Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

22773 2.38%
7dc57 2.38%
3d831 2.38%
2e705 50.00%
d59fb 7.14%
decac 4.76%
1a8b0 2.38%
413e7 2.38%
e2e21 2.38%
5ad02 4.76%
06035 11.90%
0f929 4.76%
faa12 2.38%
(Note, the developer publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

sprotector.dll

Remove sprotector.dll
MD5:   faa124f701b15e5578373187c02aba4d
SHA1:   52c44b77622f0cca8eb2e54b72eedc12ad50ca9c

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 loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. This is typically installed with the program Search Assistant SoftQuick 1.66 published by Search Assistant SProtector and is most likely removed by most users once installed (85% removed).

DetailsDetails

File name:sprotector.dll
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\ContinueToSave\sprotector.dll
Size:1000 KB (1,024,000 bytes)
Build date:1/9/2013 9:33 PM
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Search Assistant SProtector
  85% remove
Search Assistant SoftQuick 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 a...

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 30.95%
Microsoft Windows XP 28.57%
Windows 7 Home Premium 26.19%
Windows 7 Professional 4.76%
Windows Vista Home Premium 4.76%
Windows 7 Home Basic 4.76%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 11.90% of sprotector.dll.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 23.53%
Dell 15.69%
Hewlett-Packard 13.73%
GIGABYTE 13.73%
Acer 7.84%
Sony 7.84%
American Megatrends 5.88%
Intel 3.92%
Lenovo 3.92%
Toshiba 3.92%
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