Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

7.0.302.0 13.33%
6.0.316.0 14.67%
6.0.314.0 1.33%
6.0.308.0 16.00%
6.0.306.0 10.67%
6.0.115.0 RC 4.00%
5.2.7.0 21.33%
5.2.15.0 5.33%
5.0.94.0 6.67%
5.0.93.7 2.67%
5.0.93.0 4.00%

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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
advapi32.dll
SetThreadToken, DuplicateToken, RegEnumKeyW, RevertToSelf, FreeSid, EqualSid, AllocateAndInitializeSid, GetTokenInformation, OpenProcessToken, OpenThreadToken, RegDeleteKeyW, RegSetValueExW, RegQueryValueExW, RegCreateKeyExW, RegCloseKey, RegOpenKeyExW
kernel32.dll
DeleteFileW, GetVersion, GetFileSize, Sleep, FindFirstFileW, FindClose, ExpandEnvironmentStringsW, QueryDosDeviceW, GetEnvironmentVariableW, GetLogicalDriveStringsW, GetTimeZoneInformation, GetModuleFileNameW, LoadLibraryExW, LoadLibraryW, GetProcAddress, FreeLibrary, GetTickCount, WaitForMultipleObjects, GetLocaleInfoW, OpenProcess, MoveFileW, GetSystemInfo, SetEndOfFile, SetFilePointer, FlushFileBuffers, GetFileInformationByHandle, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, FileTimeToLocalFileTime, VirtualAlloc, VirtualFree, VirtualProtect, TryEnterCriticalSection, CreateSemaphoreW, ReleaseSemaphore, GetCurrentProcessId, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement, InterlockedExchange, GetDateFormatW, GetTimeFormatW, GetCurrentThreadId, QueryPerformanceCounter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, TerminateProcess, InterlockedCompareExchange, GetCurrentThread, GetVersionExW, GetLastError, lstrcpynW, lstrlenW, GetFullPathNameW, GetCurrentProcess, GetFileAttributesW, SetLastError, MultiByteToWideChar, WideCharToMultiByte, FileTimeToSystemTime, DeleteCriticalSection, ReadFile, WaitForSingleObject, SetEvent, WriteFile, InitializeCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, DisableThreadLibraryCalls, DeviceIoControl, CloseHandle, CreateEventW, CreateFileW, CreateThread, TerminateThread, IsProcessorFeaturePresent
msvcr110.dll
DllMain
msvcr80.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
StringFromGUID2, CoCreateGuid
shell32.dll
SHGetMalloc, SHGetDesktopFolder
user32.dll
LoadStringW

ekrnHips.dll

ESET Smart Security by ESET (Signed)

Remove ekrnHips.dll
Version:   6.0.316.0
MD5:   48b05932113f99c3a357a21669cc508a
SHA1:   c10c3f83a2627a065cfce06fff8f1693ff5649c4
SHA256:   012a198806f10a5df8c64feed4c87dbcb67a04f7c62747b302fe81e253960648

What is ekrnHips.dll?

ESET HIPS Service is part of ESET NOD32 Antivirus, commonly known as NOD32, an antivirus software program from ESET. ESET's use of assembly language in its products contributes to their low system requirements and disk space utilization. ESET calls its scanning engine ThreatSense, and makes extensive use of generic signatures and heuristics.

About ekrnHips.dll (from ESET)

Protect your family with ESET’s complete Internet security suite, built on the award-winning ThreatSense antivirus and antispyware engine. Our proactive heuristic technology intercepts and eliminates

DetailsDetails

File name:ekrnhips.dll
Publisher:ESET
Product name:ESET Smart Security
Description:ESET HIPS Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\eset\eset nod32 antivirus\ekrnhips.dll
File version:6.0.316.0
Size:139.4 KB (142,744 bytes)
Build date:3/21/2013 3:17 PM
Certificate
Issued to:ESET
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
ESET spol. s r.o.
6% remove
ESET Smart Security is an all-in-one Internet Security solution with new Anti-theft feature that locates your missing laptop and gives you tools to help recover it. Personal Firewall and Anti-Phishing keep your data safe from identity theft and other scams. Delivering top protection right from the start, the solution lets you address security issues directly from the main screen. Quickly find the settings you need and fine-tune your sec...
ESET spol. s r.o.
8% remove
ESET NOD32 Antivirus, commonly known as NOD32, is an antivirus software package made by the Slovak company ESET.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 38.67%
Microsoft Windows XP 16.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 14.67%
Windows 8 Pro 12.00%
Windows 7 Professional 4.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate N 4.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.67%
Windows 8.1 N 1.33%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 1.33%
Windows 8.1 1.33%
Windows 8 Enterprise 1.33%
Windows 8 1.33%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 14.67% of ESET Smart Security.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 22.50%
Hewlett-Packard 17.50%
Lenovo 12.50%
Intel 12.50%
Sony 10.00%
Acer 7.50%
Dell 7.50%
Toshiba 5.00%
GIGABYTE 2.50%
Samsung 1.25%
American Megatrends 1.25%
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