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VersionsAdditional versions

6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 2.64%
6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 0.22%
6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 3.96%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.33%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.11%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 2.53%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 8.36%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 8.25%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 1.21%
6.2.8250.0 (winmain_win8beta.120217-1520) 0.11%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 18.04%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 3.74%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 16.61%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 2.86%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 14.41%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 5.17%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.22%
6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) 1.32%
6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) 9.35%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 0.55%

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appinfo.dll

Application Information Service by Microsoft

Remove appinfo.dll
Version:   6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
MD5:   9ec93dfd472298d7006627c5f81de250
SHA1:   25dcbbd2377ecf438eb7bc50b3f0616805e474f7
SHA256:   963b993f17e659c212c1f2b784babba3139414c938adb6f9529d46fe03dca47e
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is appinfo.dll?

The Application Information service (AIS) is responsible for creating a new process to run applications with elevated privileges, typically when running an administrative application while having UAC turned on. Application Information service the running of interactive applications with additional administrative privileges. If this service is stopped, users will be unable to launch applications with the additional administrative privileges they may require to perform desired user tasks.

Overview

appinfo.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). This version is installed on Windows 8.

DetailsDetails

File name:appinfo.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Application Information Service
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\appinfo.dll
Original name:appinfo.dll.mui
File version:6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
Product version:6.2.9200.16384
Size:51 KB (52,224 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Hosted services
Runs as a shared service under the Windows svcHost
  • Shared name is 'Appinfo'
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Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 31.50%
Windows 8.1 17.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 8.50%
Windows 8 8.00%
Windows 8 Pro 6.00%
Windows 7 Professional 3.50%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.00%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 2.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.00%
Windows 8 Single Language 2.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 1.00%
Windows 7 Starter 1.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview 1.00%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation 0.50%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 0.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation 0.50%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 0.50%
Windows Vista Business 0.50%
Windows 8 Pro N 0.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise 0.50%
21 other Windows OS version

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 46.67% of Application Information Service.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 19.05%
Hewlett-Packard 17.22%
ASUS 16.12%
Acer 10.62%
Toshiba 10.26%
Lenovo 8.79%
Sony 7.33%
Samsung 2.56%
Intel 2.20%
GIGABYTE 1.83%
Medion 1.47%
Alienware 1.10%
MSI 0.73%
American Megatrends 0.73%
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