Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

8.1.7.28 3.33%
8.1.7.22 2.50%
8.1.7.20 5.00%
8.1.7.18 0.83%
8.1.7.14 15.83%
8.1.7.12 0.83%
8.1.7.8 5.00%
8.1.7.6 3.33%
8.1.7.4 7.50%
8.1.7.2 2.50%
8.1.6.16 26.67%
8.1.6.14 4.17%
8.1.6.12 13.33%
8.1.6.10 5.00%
8.1.5.38 3.33%
8.1.5.28 0.83%

Relationships


PE structurePE file structure

Show functions
Import table
kernel32.dll
GetCurrentThreadId, GetCommandLineA, HeapFree, GetVersionExA, HeapAlloc, GetProcessHeap, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, GetCPInfo, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement, GetACP, GetOEMCP, IsValidCodePage, GetModuleHandleA, GetProcAddress, TlsGetValue, TlsAlloc, TlsSetValue, TlsFree, SetLastError, GetLastError, ExitProcess, Sleep, SetHandleCount, GetStdHandle, GetFileType, GetStartupInfoA, DeleteCriticalSection, GetModuleFileNameA, FreeEnvironmentStringsA, GetEnvironmentStrings, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, WideCharToMultiByte, GetEnvironmentStringsW, HeapDestroy, HeapCreate, VirtualFree, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetTickCount, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, SetFilePointer, WriteFile, GetConsoleCP, GetConsoleMode, EnterCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, LCMapStringA, MultiByteToWideChar, LCMapStringW, GetStringTypeA, GetStringTypeW, GetLocaleInfoA, LoadLibraryA, InitializeCriticalSection, VirtualAlloc, HeapReAlloc, RtlUnwind, SetStdHandle, WriteConsoleA, GetConsoleOutputCP, WriteConsoleW, HeapSize, CreateFileA, CloseHandle, FlushFileBuffers
Export table
module_get_abi_version
module_get_api
module_get_info

aegen.dll

AVGEN by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG (Signed)

Remove aegen.dll
Version:   8.1.7.22
MD5:   940d56de91885c8aa34ba4788579820c
SHA1:   d1500a4c0ce5f88cd80c31a01f14fa1df6044e7d

What is aegen.dll?

AVGEN is part of the Avira Engine Module for Windows for Avira Desktop antivirus.

About aegen.dll (from Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG)

Avira Antivirus eliminates many forms of malware including worms, rootkits, and costly dialers. Features include system scanner prevents infection from viruses, worms, and Trojans, blocks new viruse

Overview

aegen.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 Avira Free Antivirus published by Avira GmbH, Avira Internet Security Suite from Avira GmbH and Avira Internet Security Suite by Avira GmbH. The file is digitally signed by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:aegen.dll
Publisher:Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Product name:AVGEN
Description:Avira Engine Module for Windows
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\avira\antivir desktop\aegen.dll
File version:8.1.7.22
Size:436.37 KB (446,839 bytes)
Build date:1/13/2014 6:22 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Monday, January 16, 2017
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Avira GmbH
25% remove
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Avira GmbH
1% remove
Avira GmbH
11% remove
The antivirus module in Internet Security is now enhanced by the Avira Protection Cloud, which links the virus scanner to the very latest threat information. Antispam and an advanced phishing filter proactively blocks even the craftiest email scams and spam, while a two-way personal firewall ensures optimum data privacy and protection from hackers. Supervise your kids online while respecting their privacy: Internet Security includes enh...
Avira GmbH
4% remove
Avira GmbH
24% remove
Avira AntiVir Personal includes a branded version of the Ask.com Toolbar, a web browser extenstion that provides search advertising and results. Upon installation the user is presented with the option to install the Ask toolbar. If accepted, the toolbar will be installed in the user's web browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox) and will modify the home page and search settings.
Avira GmbH
8% remove
As life grows in more digital directions, great PC antivirus becomes only one part of your overall security. The latest version of our premium antivirus now offers more ways to be secure, including web anti-tracking and mobile protection. Our premium security software brings crucial anti-malware and privacy protection to your busy online world. So live it up and leave malware behind once and for all! Your online safety is made possible ...
Avira GmbH
6% remove
Avira Professional Security’s slim profile is compact enough to run on a netbook, but tough enough to secure the hardest working workstations. Avira Professional security, also available as Unix antivirus software, is designed to integrate smoothly with Avira Mac Security. Through the Avira Management Console, all installations, updates and detections can be either customized or automated. Even more, your internet security will run sile...
Avira GmbH
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No matter what your employees open—or where they click—their PCs, your customers’ privacy and your company’s reputation are guarded against viruses, phishing and other cyber threats. Avira Professional security, also available as Unix antivirus software, is designed to integrate smoothly with Avira Mac Security. Through the Avira Management Console, all installations, updates and detections can be either customized or automated. Even mo...
Avira GmbH
12% remove
As life grows in more digital directions, great PC antivirus becomes only one part of your overall security. The latest version of our premium antivirus now offers more ways to be secure, including web anti-tracking and mobile protection. Preventing PC viruses is just one aspect of staying safe online. By simply choosing premium antivirus, you’ll be ready to protect your smartphone against loss and theft, block out spyware and companies...
Avira GmbH
12% remove
Automatic download utility for keeping Avira products up-to-date. Avira Update Manager lets you download updates for many of your Avira products conveniently and automatically from the Internet. The Avira Update Manager Server runs on one or more servers on your intranet and controls the downloading of product updates on these servers. Install both components of the Avira Update Manager (Server and Frontend) on a central server on your ...
Avira GmbH
11% remove
Avira Internet Security is an all-in-one security suite that integrates powerful functions like antispam, advanced antiphishing, antibot and parental tools, along with a feature-packed firewall.
Avira GmbH
4% remove

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 32.50%
Microsoft Windows XP 26.67%
Windows 7 Home Premium 17.50%
Windows 7 Professional 8.33%
Windows 8 Pro 4.17%
Windows 7 Starter 3.33%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.67%
Windows 8 Single Language 0.83%
Windows 8.1 0.83%
Windows 7 Enterprise 0.83%
Windows Vista Business 0.83%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Germany installs about 15.97% of AVGEN.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 20.69%
Toshiba 17.24%
Hewlett-Packard 11.21%
Dell 10.34%
Acer 9.48%
Lenovo 8.62%
Compaq 5.17%
Intel 5.17%
Samsung 2.59%
Sony 1.72%
GIGABYTE 1.72%
American Megatrends 1.72%
Medion 1.72%
MSI 1.72%
Sahara 0.86%
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