Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

8.0.1497.376 11.89%
8.0.1489.300 20.98%
8.0.1488.286 0.35%
8.0.1483.72 7.69%
8.0.1482.45 4.55%
7.0.1474.765 42.31%
7.0.1473.755 1.40%
7.0.1466.549 5.24%
7.0.1456.418 1.05%
7.0.1455.186 0.35%
7.0.1451.402 0.35%
7.0.1426.0 1.40%
7.0.1407.0 0.70%
6.0.1367.0 0.70%
6.0.1125.0 0.35%
6, 0, 999, 0 0.70%

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PE structurePE file structure

Show functions
Import table
advapi32.dll
OpenThreadToken, FreeSid, EqualSid, AllocateAndInitializeSid, GetTokenInformation, OpenProcessToken
ashbase.dll
_basInitLibrary@4, _basProductInfo@0, _basFreeLibrary@0, _basGetLanguagePath@0, _basGetErrorString@12, _basGetErrorType@4, _CallOnSecureDesktop@12, _basFullscreenAppRunning@0
ashtask.dll
_tskPackerBits@8
aswcmnbs.dll
DSA_BlockVerify, GetFileSignatureDetails, GetFileSignatureStatus, fsGetAvastProgramPath, DSA_FileVerify
aswcmnos.dll
dep_osIsWinXPOrBetter, dep_osIsWow64, dep_fsEnableWow64FsRedirection, dep_secSetPrivilege, dep_strNormalToUnicode, dep_osIsWinVistaOrBetter
dnsapi.dll
DnsQuery_W, DnsRecordListFree
kernel32.dll
RaiseException, LoadLibraryA, InterlockedExchange, LocalAlloc, Sleep, InterlockedCompareExchange, TerminateProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, GetProcAddress, GetVersionExW, LoadLibraryW, FreeLibrary, GetSystemDirectoryW, GetLastError, WaitForSingleObject, GetExitCodeProcess, GetCurrentProcess, CloseHandle, GetCurrentThread, GetDriveTypeW, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetTickCount, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetModuleHandleW, DisableThreadLibraryCalls, LoadLibraryExW, SetLastError
msvcp90.dll
DllMain
msvcr90.dll
DllMain
shell32.dll
ShellExecuteExW
user32.dll
ExitWindowsEx

aswUtil.dll

avast! Antivirus by AVAST Software (Signed)

Remove aswUtil.dll
Version:   8.0.1497.376
MD5:   2bd4fd9a1032685b5a05db5e413fa671
SHA1:   cc88cd14ce2aa954e0adeb0b0d242b10b52baa6a
SHA256:   8cba912029445a5b60296c315a8d1041e79c09389b70cce6ac04749d37630084

What is aswUtil.dll?

avast! Utility library for Avast Antivirus is a full-featured antivirus and anti-spyware scanning and removal product. Avast offers a web-reputation browser extension as well as virtualization technology. Accurate threat updates via avast updates are delivered automatically using PUSH update technology in Avast! Antivirus.

About aswUtil.dll (from AVAST Software)

Free antivirus with anti-spyware protection for Windows. AVAST Software leads the security software industry – protecting 160 million PCs, Macs and Mobiles around the globe – by distributing FREE anti

DetailsDetails

File name:aswutil.dll
Publisher:AVAST Software
Product name:avast! Antivirus
Description:avast! Utility library
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\avast software\avast\aswutil.dll
File version:8.0.1497.376
Size:37.14 KB (38,032 bytes)
Build date:8/30/2013 2:40 AM
Certificate
Issued to:AVAST Software
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 9.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 21.50%
Microsoft Windows XP 18.00%
Windows 7 Professional 13.00%
Windows 8 Pro 4.00%
Windows 8 3.50%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.50%
Windows Vista Home Basic 2.00%
Windows 7 Enterprise 1.50%
Windows 7 Starter 1.50%
Windows Vista Business 1.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate N 1.00%
Windows Seven Black Edition 0.50%
Windows 8 Pro N 0.50%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 31.82% of avast! Antivirus.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 20.00%
Hewlett-Packard 15.71%
Acer 13.33%
Toshiba 12.38%
ASUS 11.43%
Intel 7.62%
Lenovo 5.71%
Samsung 2.86%
American Megatrends 2.38%
GIGABYTE 2.38%
Sony 1.90%
Compaq 1.90%
Medion 0.95%
Gateway 0.95%
Packard Bell 0.48%
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