Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

5.5.00 88.89%
5.4.00 2.22%
5.4.00 4.44%
5.4.00 4.44%

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mscan64a.dll

McScan by McAfee (Signed)

Remove mscan64a.dll
Version:   5.5.00
MD5:   7760899d95c2d1aac5c1d34af41a11c7
SHA1:   16ea8a7471cb2c5eb22be5c5f8f65d1f451f5d32
SHA256:   1a3f0aec46e81f67703d7ced4159a0ee3ba9db6b4fa1bfde5f2b5729ffc92f57

What is mscan64a.dll?

AV Scanning Engine is part of McAfee SecurityCenter, a security solution that allows users to monitor their computer's security status and to know instantly whether their computer's virus, spyware, e-mail, and firewall protection services are up-to-date. Most McAfee SecurityCenter builds offer trial subscriptions to McAfee’s security software.

About mscan64a.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

DetailsDetails

File name:mscan64a.dll
Publisher:McAfee, Inc.
Product name:McScan
Description:AV Scanning Engine
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\mcafee\virusscan\engine\5500.1093\mscan64a.dll
File version:5.5.00
Size:4.53 MB (4,751,232 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:McAfee
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Expiration date:Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 55.56%
Windows 8 22.22%
Windows 7 Professional 6.67%
Windows 8 Single Language 4.44%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 4.44%
Windows 7 Ultimate 2.22%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.22%
Windows 8 Enterprise 2.22%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 62.22% of McScan.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 33.33%
ASUS 16.67%
Hewlett-Packard 13.89%
Sony 11.11%
Acer 11.11%
Toshiba 5.56%
Lenovo 5.56%
Alienware 2.78%
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