Should I block it?

90%
90% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Multiple malware detections

VersionsAdditional versions

1.66.1133 50.00%
1.66.1133 35.71%
1.66.1133 7.14%
1.66.1133 7.14%
(Note, the developer publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

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sprotector.dll

SProtector 1.66.1133

Remove sprotector.dll
Version:   1.66.1133
MD5:   605ddc5f152cd5dc0c4276d70a62a7d0
SHA1:   8a09a270d06e023110dfcb19538293f3ec750881
SHA256:   083bfd7dc73821b9b1d3e0f27f0596b7d9a02f532e5e168b3a3efaec72d46006
Warning 4 antivirus scanners has detected malware.

What is sprotector.dll?

SProtector has been detected as 'malware' by multiple antivirus products. TrendMicro classifies it as TROJ_GEN.RCBH1L8. ESET calls it a variant of Win32/SProtector.A. QuickHeal identifies SProtector.dll as Worm.SProtector.A3. Avast classifies it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) Win32:SProtector-B [PUP] and DrWeb flags it as Adware.BGuard. The program, specifically the sprotector.dll file is loaded into Google Chrome and connects to the Internet.

Overview

sprotector.dll is malware that is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including WxDownload 1.66 published by Search Assistant SProtector, SProtector 1.66 from Search Assistant SProtector and SProtector 1.66 by Search Assistant SProtector.

DetailsDetails

File name:sprotector.dll
Product name:SProtector 1.66.1133
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\AppsAreFun\sprotector.dll
File version:1.66.1133
Size:347 KB (355,328 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:Yes
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Save As
  76% remove
SaveAs is an adware program that is typically bundled with 3rd party software or installed via a browser exploit. It installs a Browser Helper Object (BHO) in Internet Explorer in order to inject advertising as well as hijack links and existing web page ads.
Search Assistant SProtector
  88% remove
wxDownload Fast (also known as wxDFast) is a free/open source download manager. It was created to be multi-platform. It is a multi-threaded (aka accelerated or segmented) download manager. This means that it can split a file into several pieces and download the pieces simultaneously. Created in C++ using the wxWidgets library, wxDownload Fast can be built with MinGW or MSVC, allowing it to be built with just free/open source tools.
Search Assistant SProtector
  83% remove
SProtector has been seen being bundled with various know adware programs including ContinueToSave, Search Assistant, JustBrowse, BrowseToSave, EasyLife Search and AppsAreFun. It has been detected as 'malware' by multiple antivirus products. TrendMicro classifies it as TROJ_GEN.RCBH1L8. ESET calls it a variant of Win32/SProtector.A. QuickHeal identifies SProtector.dll as Worm.SProtector.A3. Avast classifies it as a potentially unwanted p...
Search Assistant SProtector
  80% remove
BrowseToSave is an adware program installed into Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome. The programs collects and stores information about web browsing habits and sends this information to its remote servers in order to provide injected advertising in search results and various other places. Search Assistant will also modify the browser's home page and search provider. It displays various pop-up advertisements and tracks and reports you...
WebPick Internet Holdings Ltd.
43% remove
GadgetBox Toolbar (also an Sprotector variant) is an ad-supported (users may see additional banner and in-text link advertisements) Windows Gadget plugin.

MalwareMalware detections

Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 4 of them detected the following malware.
Antivirus engineEngine versionDetection
CAT Quick Heal 4.13.12.00 Worm.SProtector.A3
ESET NOD32 7.8136 a variant of Win32/SProtector.A
Trend Micro 9.740.0.1012 TROJ_SPNR.0BC513
Trend Micro HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 TROJ_SPNR.0BC513

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 35.71%
Windows 7 Home Premium 28.57%
Windows Vista Ultimate 14.29%
Windows Vista Home Basic 7.14%
Windows 7 Professional 7.14%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.14%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Indonesia installs about 21.43% of SProtector 1.66.1133.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 50.00%
Toshiba 50.00%
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