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No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

13.6.20.2174 8.33%
13.6.20.2174 1.19%
13.6.20.2174 1.19%
13.6.20.2174 1.19%
13.6.20.2174 2.38%
13.6.20.2174 1.19%
13.6.0.1550 3.57%
13.6.0.1550 1.19%
13.6.0.1550 2.38%
13.6.0.1262 3.57%
13.6.0.1262 2.38%
13.6.0.1262 1.19%
13.6.0.902 2.38%
13.6.0.902 1.19%
13.6.0.600 15.48%
13.6.0.600 1.19%
13.6.0.600 1.19%
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13.6.0.600 1.19%
13.6.0.400 10.71%
13.6.0.400 4.76%
13.4.0.294 1.19%
13.4.0.255 1.19%
13.4.0.232 1.19%
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gpgen.dll

Avira Free Antivirus by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG (Signed)

Remove gpgen.dll
Version:   13.6.0.600
MD5:   4fbf33d530b640f2d17fe4811bfb1288
SHA1:   68edc1de14303f38a02317b8c0d495ef6ecd322f

What is gpgen.dll?

Avira Host Service General is part of Avira Free Antivirus, a free antivirus program from Avira that runs as a background process which checks every file opened or downloaded. Like many antivirus programs, it can run a full or custom scan to check the PC for malware in order to remove them. It updates its virus definitions automatically everyday by default using the Internet.

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

Avira Free 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 vir

DetailsDetails

File name:gpgen.dll
Publisher:Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Product name:Avira Free Antivirus
Description:Avira Host Service General
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\avira\antivir desktop\gpgen.dll
File version:13.6.0.600
Size:189.72 KB (194,272 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Expiration date:Sunday, July 20, 2014
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 10.0
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Avira GmbH
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Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 34.52%
Microsoft Windows XP 27.38%
Windows 7 Home Premium 15.48%
Windows 7 Professional 11.90%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.38%
Windows 7 Starter 2.38%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.38%
Windows 8 Pro 1.19%
Windows 7 Enterprise 1.19%
Windows Vista Business 1.19%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Germany installs about 15.66% of Avira Free Antivirus.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 29.41%
Hewlett-Packard 17.65%
Toshiba 11.76%
Intel 8.82%
Acer 7.35%
Lenovo 5.88%
Dell 5.88%
Compaq 2.94%
Samsung 2.94%
MSI 2.94%
American Megatrends 1.47%
GIGABYTE 1.47%
Sahara 1.47%
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