Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

109.0.4.9 1.19%
12.11.2.9 3.57%
12.11.0.16 1.19%
12.3.3.2 21.43%
12.3.1.2 21.43%
12.2.1.4 4.76%
12.2.0.8 10.71%
12.1.1.5 1.19%
11.2.3.6 23.81%
11.2.0.9 1.19%
10.2.0.7 3.57%
10.1.1.16 5.95%

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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
kernel32.dll
EnterCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, GetVersionExW, InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, DeleteFileW, SetFileAttributesW, GetFileAttributesW, LocalFree, GetLastError, DeviceIoControl, CreateFileW, ReadFile, SetFilePointerEx, CloseHandle, GetCurrentThreadId, GetTickCount, GetVolumeNameForVolumeMountPointW, GetVolumePathNameW, GetVolumeInformationW, SetErrorMode, GetDriveTypeW, LoadLibraryW, FreeLibrary, GetProcAddress, SetEndOfFile, SetFilePointer, WriteFile, GetFileInformationByHandle, SetFileTime, WaitForSingleObject, RemoveDirectoryW, BackupSeek, BackupRead, BackupWrite, VirtualFree, VirtualAlloc, FindClose, FindNextFileW, FindFirstFileW, CreateDirectoryW, GetSystemTime, OutputDebugStringW, FormatMessageW, RtlUnwind, RaiseException, HeapFree, WideCharToMultiByte, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, GetCommandLineA, HeapReAlloc, HeapAlloc, GetModuleHandleW, TlsGetValue, TlsAlloc, TlsSetValue, TlsFree, InterlockedIncrement, SetLastError, InterlockedDecrement, GetStdHandle, GetModuleFileNameA, HeapCreate, HeapDestroy, Sleep, SetEnvironmentVariableA, ExitProcess, SetEnvironmentVariableW, MultiByteToWideChar, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, GetEnvironmentStringsW, GetCPInfo, GetACP, GetOEMCP, IsValidCodePage, HeapSize, SetHandleCount, GetFileType, GetStartupInfoA, FreeEnvironmentStringsA, GetEnvironmentStrings, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, LoadLibraryA, GetLocaleInfoA, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, InterlockedExchange, CompareStringW, LCMapStringA, LCMapStringW, GetStringTypeA, GetStringTypeW, SetStdHandle, GetConsoleCP, GetConsoleMode, FlushFileBuffers, CompareStringA, GetProcessHeap, WriteConsoleA, GetConsoleOutputCP, WriteConsoleW, CreateFileA, LocalAlloc, CreateHardLinkW, QueryDosDeviceW, GetLogicalDriveStringsW, DecodePointer, EncodePointer, IsProcessorFeaturePresent, GetModuleFileNameW, GetStartupInfoW

msl.dll

Symantec Security Technologies by Symantec Corporation (Signed)

Remove msl.dll
Version:   12.3.3.2
MD5:   4e601ce9417ec081d88e713257dc1c34
SHA1:   8426cdacc415ee7fe17e08165429377500369cae
SHA256:   e64fe552c4c25be4b52fed078e0cec905c3c09be05ab49d49756d9ab5eaffa6d

What is msl.dll?

Symantec MS Light Library is part of Norton Internet Security, a PC program that provides malware prevention and removal during subscription period and uses signatures and heuristics to identify viruses, trojans and other malware. Norton Internet Security features include a email spam filtering, personal firewall, and phishing protection.

Overview

msl.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Norton AntiVirus published by Symantec Corporation and Norton Internet Security published by Symantec Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Symantec Corporation which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:msl.dll
Publisher:Symantec Corporation
Product name:Symantec Security Technologies
Description:Symantec MS Light Library
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\norton internet security\engine\19.9.0.9\msl.dll
File version:12.3.3.2
Size:274.88 KB (281,480 bytes)
Build date:5/20/2013 7:19 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Symantec Corporation
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Expiration date:Saturday, November 23, 2013
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Symantec Corporation
1% remove
Basic antivirus protection that stops viruses and spyware, so you can safely go online and share. Five patented layers of protection quickly and accurately detect and eliminate viruses and spyware. Protects your privacy and prevents your passwords and identity from being stolen when you surf the Web. Deep clean your PC – our powerful Threat-Removal Layer targets and scrubs out aggressive, hard-to-remove infections that less sophisticate...
Symantec Corporation
3% remove
Norton Internet Security, developed by Symantec Corporation, is a computer program that provides malware prevention and removal during subscription period and uses signatures and heuristics to identify viruses. Other features include a personal firewall, email spam filtering, and phishing protection. Symantec distributes the product as a download, a boxed copy, and as OEM software.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 40.48%
Windows Vista Home Premium 15.48%
Microsoft Windows XP 10.71%
Windows 8 8.33%
Windows 7 Professional 8.33%
Windows 8 Pro 4.76%
Windows 8.1 Pro 2.38%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.38%
Windows 7 Ultimate 2.38%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 2.38%
Windows 8.1 1.19%
Windows 7 Starter 1.19%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 74.39% of Symantec Security Technologies.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 26.32%
Hewlett-Packard 23.68%
Toshiba 13.16%
Acer 11.84%
ASUS 7.89%
Sony 5.26%
MSI 2.63%
GIGABYTE 2.63%
Intel 2.63%
Lenovo 2.63%
American Megatrends 1.32%
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