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nppsndl.dll
PlayStationNetwork Downloader Check Plug-in by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (Signed)
| Version: | 1,0,0,6656 |
| MD5: | 54bf6ebc262df04712ac4eb18ad8b9cc |
| SHA1: | e86353cea28708be70cb9b13dacd82ce60801858 |
| SHA256: | 667c71eb7780132490277d78fd5272ab5e03ae9c77ec5cae5d1bdf9fb45d0009 |
What is nppsndl.dll?
The DRM tool is required to download content from the PlayStation Store onto a PC. When downloading store content, an *.xpd file is first downloaded onto the user's computer and then opened by the PlayStation Network Downloader, which downloads the content directly to a PSP connected via a USB cable. This 'DRM' tool prevents the user from directly saving store contents onto their PC and illegally distributing the content.
Overview
nppsndl.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of the Google Chrome web browser. This is typically installed with the program PlayStation(R)Network Downloader published by Sony Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. which was issued by the GlobalSign nv-sa certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | nppsndl.dll |
| Publisher: | Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. |
| Product name: | PlayStation(R)Network Downloader Check Plug-in |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\sony\playstation network downloader\nppsndl.dll |
| File version: | 1,0,0,6656 |
| Size: | 62.02 KB (63,512 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. |
| Authority (CA): | GlobalSign nv-sa |
| Effective date: | Thursday, July 28, 2011 |
| Expiration date: | Friday, November 8, 2013 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
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Programs
The following program will install this file
A DRM tool called the PlayStation Network Downloader is also required to download content from the PlayStation Store onto a PC. When downloading store content, an *.xpd file is first downloaded onto the user's computer and then opened by the PlayStation Network Downloader, which downloads the content directly to a PSP connected via a USB cable. This 'DRM' tool prevents the user from directly saving store contents onto their PC and illeg...
Behaviors
Google Chrome plugins
Stored per user in the directory 'Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences'
Mozilla plugins
- PlayStation(R)Network Downloader Check Plug-in
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.32% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
21.05% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
15.79% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.53% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
10.53% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.26% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
5.26% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
5.26% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 26.32% of PlayStation(R)Network Downloader Check Plug-in.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
46.15% |
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| Samsung |
23.08% |
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| Sony |
15.38% |
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| Acer |
7.69% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
7.69% |
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