Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

7.0.302.0 9.30%
6.0.316.0 13.95%
6.0.308.0 9.30%
6.0.306.0 4.65%
6.0.115.0 RC 4.65%
5.2.7.0 11.63%
5.2.15.0 6.98%
5.0.94.0 2.33%
5.0.93.0 2.33%
4.2.64.12 6.98%
4.2.58.3 2.33%
4.0.474.10 2.33%
4.0.467.0 2.33%
4.0.437.0 2.33%
4.0.417 9.30%
3.0.710 2.33%
3.0.669 2.33%
3.0.667 2.33%
3.0.645 2.33%

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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
advapi32.dll
EqualSid, FreeSid, AllocateAndInitializeSid, OpenProcessToken, RegEnumKeyExW, RegDeleteKeyW, RegDeleteValueW, RegEnumKeyW, RevertToSelf, SetThreadToken, DuplicateToken, OpenThreadToken, GetTokenInformation, GetLengthSid, IsValidSid, DuplicateTokenEx, RegSetValueExW, RegQueryValueExW, RegCloseKey, RegCreateKeyExW, RegOpenKeyExW, RegDeleteKeyA
kernel32.dll
VirtualAlloc, WaitForMultipleObjects, InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, SetLastError, GetProcAddress, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetModuleFileNameW, LoadLibraryExW, LoadLibraryW, FreeLibrary, lstrlenW, LeaveCriticalSection, WideCharToMultiByte, MultiByteToWideChar, ReadFile, WriteFile, SetFilePointer, GetSystemInfo, SetEndOfFile, FlushFileBuffers, GetFileInformationByHandle, VirtualProtect, VirtualFree, GetFullPathNameW, lstrcpynW, QueryPerformanceCounter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, TerminateProcess, InterlockedCompareExchange, InterlockedExchange, EnterCriticalSection, SetEvent, ResetEvent, GetVersionExW, DeleteFileW, MoveFileW, GetShortPathNameW, DisableThreadLibraryCalls, GetFileAttributesW, CreateDirectoryW, FindClose, FindNextFileW, GetFileSize, FindFirstFileW, Sleep, GetCurrentThread, LocalFree, GetTickCount, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCurrentProcessId, GetExitCodeProcess, GetLastError, OpenProcess, GetCurrentProcess, lstrlenA, AreFileApisANSI, lstrcpynA, GetFileAttributesA, GetFullPathNameA, LoadLibraryA, CreateEventW, CreateThread, CreateFileW, CloseHandle, IsProcessorFeaturePresent
msvcp110.dll
DllMain
msvcr110.dll
DllMain
msvcr80.dll
DllMain
shell32.dll
SHGetMalloc, SHGetDesktopFolder, SHGetSpecialFolderPathW, SHGetPathFromIDListA, SHGetPathFromIDListW
user32.dll
DispatchMessageW, TranslateMessage, PeekMessageW, LoadStringW, MsgWaitForMultipleObjects

ekrnsmon.dll

ESET Smart Security by ESET (Signed)

Remove ekrnsmon.dll
Version:   3.0.667
MD5:   c507f8c4593979b2b75f8ae567acb595
SHA1:   b819d6520881cf80faedd07230d5e07ef293be88
SHA256:   d6cf727b72766a291112f9e3942eaf21a07b7ba155249c8e1447cbe00ca98205

What is ekrnsmon.dll?

ESET Antispam Service for ESET NOD32 Antivirus, commonly known as NOD32, is an antivirus software package 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 ekrnsmon.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:ekrnsmon.dll
Publisher:ESET
Product name:ESET Smart Security
Description:ESET Antispam Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\eset\eset smart security\x86\ekrnsmon.dll
Original name:ekrnSmonLang.dll
File version:3.0.667
Size:185.25 KB (189,696 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:ESET
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Saturday, June 5, 2010
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program 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...

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 41.86%
Microsoft Windows XP 20.93%
Windows 8 Pro 11.63%
Windows 7 Home Premium 9.30%
Windows 7 Professional 6.98%
Windows 8 Enterprise 2.33%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.33%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.33%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 2.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Ireland installs about 18.60% of ESET Smart Security.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 28.57%
Lenovo 16.33%
Toshiba 12.24%
Intel 8.16%
Sony 8.16%
GIGABYTE 8.16%
Dell 8.16%
Hewlett-Packard 6.12%
Acer 4.08%
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