Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

1.10.0.52 6.88%
1.10.0.42 0.46%
1.9.4.2 28.44%
1.9.3.8 8.72%
1.9.2.5 20.64%
1.9.1.5 3.67%
1.8.2.10 19.72%
1.8.1.7 0.92%
1.7.0.16 8.26%
1.5.3.6 1.38%
1.2.1.2 0.92%

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advapi32.dll
SetSecurityDescriptorDacl, CryptReleaseContext, CryptAcquireContextW, InitializeSecurityDescriptor, RegDeleteValueW, GetSidLengthRequired, InitializeSid, GetSidSubAuthority, CopySid, GetLengthSid, IsValidSid, LookupPrivilegeValueW, AdjustTokenPrivileges, SetFileSecurityA, CryptGetHashParam, GetTokenInformation, CheckTokenMembership, OpenProcessToken, RegEnumKeyExW, GetFileSecurityW, SetFileSecurityW, RegQueryValueExW, RegOpenKeyExW, RegCloseKey, CryptHashData, CryptDestroyHash, CryptCreateHash, AllocateAndInitializeSid, FreeSid, LookupPrivilegeValueA, RegOpenKeyA, RegQueryValueExA
crypt32.dll
CertGetIssuerCertificateFromStore, CertGetIntendedKeyUsage, CertNameToStrW, CertVerifyValidityNesting, CryptMemRealloc, CryptMemAlloc, CryptMemFree, CertFreeCertificateChain, CertCloseStore, CertCompareCertificate, CertCreateCertificateContext, CertDuplicateCertificateContext, CertAddCertificateContextToStore, CertOpenStore, CryptDecodeObjectEx, CertCompareIntegerBlob, CertFindExtension, CryptMsgControl, CryptMsgGetParam, CryptMsgUpdate, CryptMsgOpenToDecode, CryptMsgClose, CertFreeCertificateContext
dnsapi.dll
DnsQuery_W, DnsFree, DnsRecordListFree
iphlpapi.dll
GetAdaptersInfo
kernel32.dll
LoadLibraryW, CreateProcessW, GetExitCodeProcess, GetStdHandle, CreateMutexW, OpenMutexW, FindResourceExW, FindResourceW, LoadResource, LockResource, SizeofResource, GetLocalTime, QueryPerformanceCounter, QueryPerformanceFrequency, DisableThreadLibraryCalls, GetProcAddress, InterlockedDecrement, InterlockedIncrement, FreeLibrary, CloseHandle, GetLastError, lstrlenW, CreateFileW, GetModuleFileNameW, ReadFile, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, IsDebuggerPresent, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, TerminateProcess, GetFileAttributesW, GetProcessHeap, HeapSize, HeapReAlloc, HeapAlloc, HeapDestroy, RaiseException, LoadLibraryA, InterlockedExchange, LocalAlloc, GetSystemDefaultLangID, GetEnvironmentVariableW, WriteFile, SetFilePointer, CreateFileA, GetShortPathNameW, GetTempFileNameW, GetSystemDirectoryW, SetThreadPriority, GetThreadPriority, GetCurrentThread, GetSystemWindowsDirectoryW, GetTempPathW, lstrcpyW, GetLocaleInfoW, GetVersionExW, GlobalFree, FileTimeToSystemTime, SystemTimeToFileTime, SetLastError, LocalFileTimeToFileTime, DosDateTimeToFileTime, GetVolumeInformationW, GetDiskFreeSpaceExW, MoveFileExW, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCurrentProcessId, GetTimeZoneInformation, GetCurrentProcess, SetEvent, WaitForSingleObject, GetTickCount, CreateEventW, RemoveDirectoryW, SetCurrentDirectoryW, GetWindowsDirectoryW, GetCurrentDirectoryW, DeleteFileW, CreateDirectoryW, FindClose, FindNextFileW, FindFirstFileW, GetFileTime, SetFileTime, MoveFileW, CopyFileW, GetFileAttributesExW, Sleep, SetFileAttributesW, LeaveCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, WideCharToMultiByte, MultiByteToWideChar, lstrlenA, HeapFree, CompareFileTime, SetEndOfFile, GetFileType, GetCPInfo, IsDBCSLeadByte, FindFirstFileA, FindNextFileA, FileTimeToLocalFileTime, GetSystemTime, CreateDirectoryA, GetFileAttributesA, SetFileAttributesA, DeviceIoControl, OutputDebugStringW, LoadLibraryExW, InterlockedCompareExchange, ReleaseMutex, GetFileSize, DecodePointer, EncodePointer, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, GetModuleHandleW, MoveFileA, GetVersionExA, LocalFree, lstrcmpA, GetSystemDirectoryA, GetACP, GetLocaleInfoA, GetThreadLocale, LoadLibraryExA, ResetEvent, GetSystemInfo, WaitForMultipleObjects, GetFullPathNameW, FormatMessageW, SetFileApisToOEM, VirtualAlloc, VirtualFree, FlushFileBuffers
msvcp100.dll
DllMain
msvcp80.dll
DllMain
msvcp90.dll
DllMain
msvcr100.dll
DllMain
msvcr80.dll
DllMain
msvcr90.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
CLSIDFromString, StringFromGUID2, CoCreateGuid
rpcrt4.dll
UuidToStringW, RpcStringFreeW, UuidCreate
shell32.dll
SHGetFolderPathW, SHGetSpecialFolderPathW
shlwapi.dll
PathFileExistsW, PathAppendW, PathAddBackslashW, PathIsUNCServerW, PathRemoveFileSpecW, StrToIntExW, PathAddBackslashA
user32.dll
TranslateMessage, MsgWaitForMultipleObjects, OemToCharA, PeekMessageW, CharToOemBuffW, OemToCharBuffA, wsprintfW, CharUpperW, CharUpperA, CharLowerA, CharToOemA, DispatchMessageW, UnregisterClassA
userenv.dll
UnloadUserProfile
version.dll
VerQueryValueW, GetFileVersionInfoW, GetFileVersionInfoSizeW
winhttp.dll
WinHttpQueryDataAvailable, WinHttpGetProxyForUrl, WinHttpSendRequest, WinHttpCloseHandle, WinHttpTimeToSystemTime, WinHttpTimeFromSystemTime, WinHttpSetStatusCallback, WinHttpReadData, WinHttpQueryHeaders, WinHttpAddRequestHeaders, WinHttpSetCredentials, WinHttpQueryOption, WinHttpReceiveResponse, WinHttpConnect, WinHttpSetOption, WinHttpOpen, WinHttpSetTimeouts, WinHttpOpenRequest
ws2_32.dll
WSAStringToAddressW, WSAAddressToStringW
Export table
GetFactory
GetObjectCount

Lue.dll

Symantec LiveUpdate Technologies by Symantec Corporation (Signed)

Remove Lue.dll
Version:   1.10.0.52
MD5:   8682cab3cd17f26c68ef4d3406a856a4
SHA1:   69ad94d92036789e65b674993763e7e918d1e81b

What is Lue.dll?

Symantec LiveUpdate Engine is the definitions and software updater program which runs in the background of Windows and automatically starts up when your PC boots. It checks for software udpates and automatically downloads and installs them if found.

Overview

lue.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 Norton Identity Safe published by Symantec Corporation, Norton Identity Safe from Symantec Corporation and Norton Identity Safe by Symantec Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Symantec Corporation which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:lue.dll
Publisher:Symantec Corporation
Product name:Symantec LiveUpdate Technologies
Description:Symantec LiveUpdate Engine
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\norton antivirus\engine\19.9.0.9\lue.dll
File version:1.10.0.52
Size:1.02 MB (1,072,000 bytes)
Build date:8/5/2013 1:17 AM
Certificate
Issued to:Symantec Corporation
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Expiration date:Saturday, November 23, 2013
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 9.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Norton Identity Safe
 Symantec Corporation
12% remove
“Norton ™ Identity Safe is a password manager that makes logging into your favorite web sites easier, faster and more secure. Never again forget a user name or password. Ever. Stop filling in the same forms over and over. Warns you of unsafe sites right in your search results and blocks them. Stores your passwords and more in a secure, cloud-based vault that only you can access. Stop filling in the same forms over and over. Identity Saf...”
Norton Family
 Symantec Corporation
5% remove
“Norton Family gives you insight into where your kids go and what they do online. So you can keep them safe and teach them good Internet habits. An easy-to-read activity report shows you at a glance ALL the web sites your kids visit, or attempt to visit. You can visit the sites your kids have been to and block specific sites or types of sites. You can set limits on your kids’ computer time to help ensure they aren’t spending too much ti...”
Norton Anti-Theft
 Symantec Corporation
7% remove
“Norton Anti-Theft helps you quickly lock and find your PC laptop, MacBook, tablet or smartphone - and protect the invaluable information contained on it - if it's ever lost or stolen. And you can use any browser, anywhere, anytime to find out where it is and who has it and to remotely lock it. Tracks and maps the location of your device when anyone uses it to go online so you will know if it is lost or stolen. Securely locks your device...”
Norton Zone
 Symantec Corporation
10% remove
“Share a folder with friends, family or co-workers and everyone can access, edit and share anything with you in that folder. And when you put your Stuff into Zone, you can access it across your devices, magically in sync. Your collaborators can comment on what you’re sharing making collaboration safer, easier and—dare we say—more fun than ever before. Create a link to any file in your Zone and email that link to your friends and family. ...”
Norton Internet Security
 Symantec Corporation
3% remove
Norton Internet Security, developed by Symantec Corporation, is a computer program that provides malware prevention and removal during subscription period and uses signatures and heuristics to identify viruses. Other features include a personal firewall, email spam filtering, and phishing protection. Symantec distributes the product as a download, a boxed copy, and as OEM software.
Norton AntiVirus
 Symantec Corporation
1% remove
“Basic antivirus protection that stops viruses and spyware, so you can safely go online and share. Five patented layers of protection quickly and accurately detect and eliminate viruses and spyware. Protects your privacy and prevents your passwords and identity from being stolen when you surf the Web. Deep clean your PC – our powerful Threat-Removal Layer targets and scrubs out aggressive, hard-to-remove infections that less sophisticate...”
Norton 360
 Symantec Corporation
12% remove
Norton 360, developed by Symantec, is marketed as an "all-in-one" computer security suite. The package includes an antivirus, a personal firewall, a phishing protection program and a backup program. What distinguishes this suite from Norton Internet Security is the inclusion of file backup and PC maintenance capabilities.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 36.50%
Windows 8 13.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 10.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 9.00%
Windows 8 Pro 6.50%
Windows 7 Professional 5.50%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 2.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 1.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.50%
Windows 8.1 1.00%
Windows 8 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows Vista Home Basic 1.00%
Windows Se7en Titan 0.50%
Windows 8 Single Language 0.50%
Windows Vista Business 0.50%
Windows 7 Starter 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 62.63% of Symantec LiveUpdate Technologies.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 26.90%
Toshiba 19.88%
Acer 15.79%
Dell 15.20%
GIGABYTE 4.68%
ASUS 4.68%
MSI 2.34%
Sony 2.34%
Intel 2.34%
Lenovo 2.34%
Samsung 1.75%
American Megatrends 1.75%
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