Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

9.0.2020.505 2.33%
9.0.2018.391 37.21%
9.0.2013.292 6.98%
9.0.2011.263 9.30%
9.0.2008.177 11.63%
9.0.2007.172 4.65%
9.0.2006.159 27.91%

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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
advapi32.dll
FreeSid, EqualSid, AllocateAndInitializeSid, GetTokenInformation, OpenProcessToken, OpenThreadToken
ashbase.dll
_basGetErrorType@4, _basGetErrorString@12, _basGetLanguagePath@0, _CallOnSecureDesktop@12, _basFullscreenAppRunning@0, _basProductInfo@0, _basFreeLibrary@0, _basInitLibrary@4, _basIsComponentInstalled@4
ashtask.dll
_tskPackerBits@8
aswcmnbs.dll
DSA_FileVerify, GetFileSignatureDetails, GetFileSignatureStatus, fsGetAvastProgramPath, DSA_BlockVerify
aswcmnos.dll
dep_osIsWinXPOrBetter, dep_osIsWow64, dep_fsEnableWow64FsRedirection, dep_secSetPrivilege, dep_osIsWinVistaOrBetter
kernel32.dll
WaitForSingleObject, LoadLibraryExW, FreeLibrary, SetLastError, GetCurrentThread, GetCurrentProcess, CloseHandle, GetVersionExW, GetExitCodeProcess, GetDriveTypeW, LoadLibraryExA, InterlockedExchange, LoadLibraryW, GetSystemDirectoryW, GetLastError, GetProcAddress, DisableThreadLibraryCalls, GetModuleHandleW, RaiseException, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCurrentProcessId, QueryPerformanceCounter, DecodePointer, EncodePointer, IsProcessorFeaturePresent, IsDebuggerPresent
msvcp110.dll
DllMain
msvcr110.dll
DllMain
shell32.dll
ShellExecuteExW
user32.dll
ExitWindowsEx

aswUtil.dll

avast! Antivirus by AVAST Software a.s. (Signed)

Remove aswUtil.dll
Version:   9.0.2008.177
MD5:   958431893fe6d1b8f89a6c06648acf14
SHA1:   ac420e8cbfa0eeaed2460c315752525459579970

Overview

aswutil.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 avast! Free Antivirus published by AVAST Software, avast! Internet Security from AVAST Software and avast! Internet Security by AVAST Software. The file is digitally signed by AVAST Software a.s. which was issued by the DigiCert Inc certificate authority (CA).

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:9.0.2008.177
Size:43.12 KB (44,152 bytes)
Build date:11/6/2013 9:40 AM
Certificate
Issued to:AVAST Software a.s.
Authority (CA):DigiCert Inc
Effective date:Thursday, November 7, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
AVAST Software
9% remove
Avast! Free Antivirus is a full-featured antivirus and anti-spyware scanning and removal product that offers a web-reputation browser extension as well as virtualization technology. Accurate threat updates via Avast updates are delivered automatically using PUSH update technology.
AVAST Software
5% remove
avast! Internet Security provides complete antivirus, anti-spyware, antispam, and firewall protection, complemented by avast! SafeZone™ and new hybrid cloud technologies, for best protection against viruses, spyware, and other types of malware. SafeZone creates a private and isolated virtual window on your desktop for safely making your sensitive financial transactions when shopping or banking online.
AVAST Software
4% remove

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 27.91%
Windows 8.1 13.95%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.63%
Windows 8.1 Pro 6.98%
Microsoft Windows XP 6.98%
Windows 7 Professional 4.65%
Windows 8 Single Language 4.65%
Windows 8 Pro 4.65%
Windows 8 4.65%
Windows 7 Home Basic 4.65%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 2.33%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.33%
Windows 8 Enterprise 2.33%
Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation 2.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 32.56% of avast! Antivirus.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 20.00%
Hewlett-Packard 16.67%
Lenovo 16.67%
Toshiba 16.67%
ASUS 13.33%
Acer 8.33%
Intel 3.33%
Sahara 1.67%
Alienware 1.67%
GIGABYTE 1.67%
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