Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 4.39%
6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 0.12%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.23%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.06%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 1.04%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 0.87%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 11.85%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 1.91%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 0.81%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.12%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.12%
6.2.8250.0 (winmain_win8beta.120217-1520) 0.06%
6.2.8102.0 (winmain_win8m3.110823-1455) 0.12%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 38.27%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 6.01%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.06%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 21.39%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 3.58%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.06%
6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) 1.21%
6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) 6.82%
6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) 0.46%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 0.46%

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mpssvc.dll

Microsoft Protection Service by Microsoft

Remove mpssvc.dll
Version:   6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
MD5:   411ea973a1961c287927df13891eb41e
SHA1:   cfd1f79c75c221635db93f0ee69e74f2963851b4
SHA256:   1da42631346ff8b43443a4dce838aeb3c7166fbb272fc47740b09a1a1ce5ccbc
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

About mpssvc.dll (from Microsoft)

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Overview

mpssvc.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). This version is installed on Windows 8.

DetailsDetails

File name:mpssvc.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft Protection Service
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\mpssvc.dll
Original name:mpssvc.dll.mui
File version:6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
Product version:6.2.9200.16384
Size:883.5 KB (904,704 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Hosted services
Runs as a shared service under the Windows svcHost
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
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  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'
  • Shared name is 'MpsSvc'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 34.50%
Windows 8.1 18.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 15.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 7.50%
Windows 7 Professional 6.50%
Windows 8 3.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 2.50%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 2.50%
Windows 8 Pro 2.00%
Windows 8 Single Language 1.50%
Windows Vista Home Premium 1.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise N 1.00%
Windows 8 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows 8.1 N 0.50%
Windows Seven Black Edition 0.50%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation 0.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 0.50%
Windows 7 Starter 0.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 50.25% of Microsoft Protection Service.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 21.37%
Hewlett-Packard 17.56%
ASUS 17.56%
Toshiba 10.69%
Lenovo 9.92%
Acer 9.54%
Sony 4.58%
Intel 2.29%
GIGABYTE 1.91%
Alienware 1.53%
Medion 1.53%
Samsung 1.15%
Sahara 0.38%
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