MpSvc.dll
Windows Defender by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.
Overview
There are 8 versions of mpsvc.dll in the wild, the latest version being 6.1.7601.18170 (win7sp1_gdr.130526-1536). The average file size is about 608.97 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Microsoft Corporation by Microsoft Corporation. The programs Skype™ 6.1, Windows iLivid Toolbar and Messerschmitt Me 108 by GK have been observed as installing specific variations of mpsvc.dll. The executable is a .NET framework assembly utilizing the CLR.
What is mpsvc.dll?
Windows Defender, formerly known as Microsoft AntiSpyware, is a software product that helps combat malware. Windows Defender was initially an antispyware program; it is included with Windows Vista and Windows 7 and is available as a free download for Windows XP.
About mpsvc.dll (from Microsoft Corporation)
“Windows Defender is a free program that helps you stay productive by protecting your computer against pop-ups, slow performance and security threats caused by spyware and other potentially unwanted so”
 Details
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| File name: | mpsvc.dll |
| Publisher: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Product name: | Windows Defender |
| Description: | Service Module |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\windows defender\mpsvc.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Authority (CA): | Microsoft Corporation |
| Expiration date: | Thursday, December 18, 2008 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Windows Defender.)
This toolbar is typiclaly bundled with the installation of the free iLivid software. Windows iLivid Toolbar by Bandoo for Intenet Explorer collects and stores information about your web browsing habit...
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Carenado C172N FSX is an aircraft 3D model for use with Microsoft Flight Simulator X.
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“The PMDG 737NGX features an unprecedented level of systems fidelity. Developed over three years with technical input from Boeing and a team of real-life 737NG crew and maintenance advisors, we have pa...”
Skype is a proprietary Voice over IP service and software application. The service allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and instant messaging ov...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of mpsvc.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Hosted services
Runs as a shared service under the Windows svcHost
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
- Shared name is 'WinDefend'
All file variations of mpsvc.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows Vista Home Premium |
61.54% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
21.15% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
9.62% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
5.77% |
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| Windows Vista™ Home Premium |
1.92% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 61.22% of Windows Defender.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
27.91% |
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| Toshiba |
23.26% |
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| ASUS |
13.95% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
13.95% |
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| Acer |
11.63% |
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| Gateway |
9.30% |
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