Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Relationships
 PE file structure
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Import table
advapi32.dll
StartServiceW, DeleteService, ControlService, CloseServiceHandle, OpenSCManagerW, CreateServiceW, OpenServiceW
kernel32.dll
CloseHandle, ReadFile, CreateFileW, FindFirstFileW, FlushFileBuffers, HeapFree, GetProcessHeap, HeapAlloc, GetLastError, GetModuleFileNameW, GetModuleHandleW, FindNextFileW, DeleteFileW, GetCurrentProcess, FindClose, InterlockedIncrement, GetTempPathW, WaitForSingleObject, DeviceIoControl, CreateThread, CreateEventW, Module32NextW, Module32FirstW, CreateToolhelp32Snapshot, Process32NextW, Process32FirstW, GetFileInformationByHandle, WriteFile, CopyFileW, GetProcAddress
shell32.dll
SHGetFolderPathW
version.dll
GetFileVersionInfoSizeW, GetFileVersionInfoW, VerQueryValueW
Export table
ARK_CleanThreat
ARK_Finalize
ARK_Initialize
ARK_Install
ARK_Scan
ARK_Uninstall
gfiark.dll
VIPRE Anti-Rootkit by GFI Software (Florida) Inc. (Signed)
| Version: | 6.0.106 |
| MD5: | 01f33a3bc1fe40bd8beaa7708d8d60ff |
| SHA1: | 9aa4f1ac34cb80d2f68b55b6839e50edc01642b2 |
| SHA256: | 5df862c9c674b8997f361eb8015b5f554c2edeb2115950fbb215e0a13d75d0bd |
Overview
gfiark.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 VIPRE Antivirus published by GFI Software, VIPRE Internet Security from GFI Software and VIPRE Internet Security by GFI Software. The file is digitally signed by GFI Software (Florida) Inc. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | gfiark.dll |
| Publisher: | ThreatTrack Security |
| Product name: | VIPRE Anti-Rootkit |
| Description: | gfiark.dll |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\gfi software\vipre\gfiark.dll |
| File version: | 6.0.106 |
| Size: | 26.81 KB (27,456 bytes) |
| Build date: | 4/11/2013 11:06 AM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | GFI Software (Florida) Inc. |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 |
| Expiration date: | Sunday, January 25, 2015 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
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“Vipre Antivirus is the essential antivirus software that protects against over 100,000 new web threats every day without slowing down your computer. It also eliminates conflicts during installation with Vipre Easy Install, protects against email viruses and phishing scams and scans USB sticks and other removable drives for malicious software. Vipre Antivirus keeps your personal and financial information safe from identity theft, cybercr...”
“VIPRE Internet Security is the award-winning antivirus software that includes a firewall, a spam filter and bad website blocking into one powerful solution for complete protection against malware. From a two-way firewall that keeps away malicious Internet traffic to VIPRE® Easy Update™ that automatically updates out-of-date software, VIPRE Internet Security 2013 features provide complete PC security. Updates the most common cause of PC ...”
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“Install Agent(s)...: starts downloading the micro installer on the target computer and attempts to install the agent.”
Part of Shavlik Protect, an administrator utility that provides patch, antivrius and virtual asset management.
Part of Shavlik Protect, an administrator utility that provides patch, antivrius and virtual asset management.
Part of Shavlik Protect, an administrator utility that provides patch, antivrius and virtual asset management.
XoftSpy Detects & Removes Spyware, Adware, Hijackers & Other Malicious Files.
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Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows Vista Ultimate |
33.33% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 66.67% of VIPRE Anti-Rootkit.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Toshiba |
66.67% |
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| Dell |
33.33% |
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