mcscan32.dll
McScan by McAfee (Signed)
Overview
mcscan32.dll has 6 known versions, the most recent one is 5.5.00. The average file size is about 3.03 MB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to McAfee by the certification authority VeriSign. The programs CloudCare, McAfee Security Scan Plus and McAfee Scan and Repair 1.5.121 have been observed as installing specific variations of mcscan32.dll.
What is mcscan32.dll?
McAfee VirusScan is an antivirus program created and maintained by McAfee Inc. The program is not available as a standalone package, but is included in the McAfee VirusScan Plus package or as part of McAfee Internet Security Suite.
About mcscan32.dll (from McAfee)
“Essential security software so you can surf, shop, and socialize online while our anti-virus software, anti-malware, and firewall keep you safe. Relentless security software scans and blocks dangerous”
 Details
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| File name: | mcscan32.dll |
| Publisher: | McAfee, Inc. |
| Product name: | McScan |
| Description: | AV Scanning Engine |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\mcafee\virusscan\engine\5500.1093\mcscan32.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | McAfee |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Expiration date: | Sunday, October 9, 2011 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of McScan.)
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Bsecure Technologies, Inc. |
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“McAfee Security Scan Plus is a free diagnostic tool that ensures you are protected from threats by actively checking your computer for up-to-date anti-virus, firewall, and web security software. It al...”
“McAfee Security Scan is a free tool that automatically checks and reports if your PC is protected. Your PC's security status is determined by the state of your anti-virus and firewall protection. Your...”
“Facebook continued its fight against malware with Tuesday’s launch of a malware checkpoint that will allow users to cleanse their system by using Scan and Repair from McAfee.”
All file variations of mcscan32.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
21.43% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
17.86% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
17.86% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
10.71% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.71% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.14% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
3.57% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
3.57% |
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| Windows 8 |
3.57% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
3.57% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 67.86% of McScan.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
20.69% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
17.24% |
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| Acer |
13.79% |
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| Toshiba |
13.79% |
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| Intel |
13.79% |
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| NEC |
6.90% |
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| Sony |
6.90% |
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| Gateway |
6.90% |
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