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CRYPTNET.dll

Crypto Network Related API by Microsoft

Remove CRYPTNET.dll
Version:   5.131.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113)
MD5:   bc7cb447dd690b55e9fb7d0815164215
SHA1:   a6a21931566e1598b53ee114286afb5d15ddecf8
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is CRYPTNET.dll?

The Cryptographic Application Programming Interface (also known variously as CryptoAPI, Microsoft Cryptography API, MS-CAPI or simply CAPI) is an application programming interface included with Microsoft Windows operating systems that provides services to enable developers to secure Windows-based applications using cryptography.

About CRYPTNET.dll (from Microsoft)

Cryptography is the use of codes to convert data so that only a specific recipient will be able to read it, using a key. Microsoft cryptographic technologies include CryptoAPI, Cryptographic Service

DetailsDetails

File name:cryptnet.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Crypto Network Related API
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\cryptnet.dll
File version:5.131.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113)
Product version:5.131.2600.5512
Size:63 KB (64,512 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.511050
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files notify
  • cryptnet

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 98.50%
Windows XP Professional 1.00%
Windows XP Home Edition 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 33.33% of Crypto Network Related API.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 33.48%
American Megatrends 11.16%
Intel 10.30%
Compaq 8.58%
Toshiba 6.87%
GIGABYTE 6.01%
ASUS 5.15%
Hewlett-Packard 5.15%
Sahara 4.29%
Lenovo 2.58%
Gateway 2.58%
Acer 2.15%
Sony 0.86%
MSI 0.86%
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