Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

61c89 33.33%
bf5d9 55.56%
1ddf3 11.11%
(Note, IObit Information Technology publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
kernel32.dll
ResetEvent, WaitForSingleObject, SetEvent, CreateEventW, GetModuleHandleW, HeapSize, GetStringTypeW, MultiByteToWideChar, LCMapStringW, RtlUnwind, GetCurrentThreadId, DecodePointer, GetCommandLineA, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, EncodePointer, TlsAlloc, TlsGetValue, TlsSetValue, TlsFree, InterlockedIncrement, SetLastError, GetLastError, InterlockedDecrement, GetProcAddress, HeapFree, Sleep, ExitProcess, SetHandleCount, GetStdHandle, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, GetFileType, GetStartupInfoW, DeleteCriticalSection, GetModuleFileNameA, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, WideCharToMultiByte, GetEnvironmentStringsW, HeapCreate, HeapDestroy, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetTickCount, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, LeaveCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, GetCPInfo, GetACP, GetOEMCP, IsValidCodePage, HeapAlloc, HeapReAlloc, LoadLibraryW, WriteFile, GetModuleFileNameW, IsProcessorFeaturePresent
user32.dll
SetWindowsHookExW, CallNextHookEx, keybd_event, UnhookWindowsHookEx
Export table
disableHookFunc
enableHookFunc
InstallWinHook
keystate
UnInstallWinHook

winkey.dll

By IObit Information Technology (Signed)

Remove winkey.dll
MD5:   bf5d990b98f4ee2b6b21d683b3a644f0
SHA1:   d846f03fe84ace7349584bcb71f2b08327d688ec

Overview

winkey.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Start Menu 8 published by IObit and Start Menu 8 published by IObit. The file is digitally signed by IObit Information Technology which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:winkey.dll
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\iobit\start menu 8\winkey.dll
Size:40.31 KB (41,280 bytes)
Build date:10/29/2013 5:28 AM
Certificate
Issued to:IObit Information Technology
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, January 14, 2013
Expiration date:Sunday, February 14, 2016
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
IObit
8% remove
Start Menu 8 is specially designed for Windows 8. It offers a perfect solution for users who work with Windows Start Menu all the time and are not accustomed to the new Metro start screen in Windows 8. This smart tool brings back both the start button and Windows Start Menu, and offers the option to skip Metro start page, allowing users who only work on desktop to boot to Windows 8 desktop directly. It's the best start menu replacement ...

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 8 33.33%
Windows 8.1 Pro 11.11%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 11.11%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 11.11%
Windows 8.1 11.11%
Windows 8 Enterprise N 11.11%
Windows 8 Pro 11.11%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United Kingdom installs about 22.22% of winkey.dll.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Acer 33.33%
Intel 22.22%
Lenovo 22.22%
Hewlett-Packard 11.11%
American Megatrends 11.11%
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