Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

20.5.0.28 0.74%
20.4.0.40 18.75%
20.3.1.22 8.46%
20.3.0.36 10.66%
20.2.1.22 8.82%
20.2.0.19 14.71%
20.1.0.24 1.10%
19.9.2.1 2.94%
19.9.1.14 5.51%
19.9.1.2 0.37%
19.9.0.9 12.87%
19.5.0.145 0.37%
19.1.0.28 1.47%
19.0.0.128 0.37%
18.8.0.5 1.10%
18.8.0.3 2.21%
18.7.2.3 6.62%
18.7.1.3 0.74%
18.6.0.29 0.37%
17.9.0.12 1.84%

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ncw.dll

Symantec Shared Component by Symantec Corporation (Signed)

Remove ncw.dll
Version:   20.5.0.28
MD5:   941cc57a2adb29e9bca32642b3a5293d
SHA1:   2c7c2990951f6db9d5a91abe70d358f85f2a864e

What is ncw.dll?

Norton Internet Security, by Symantec Corporation, is a PC program that provides malware prevention and removal during subscription period and uses signatures and heuristics to identify viruses, trojans and other malware. Norton Internet Security features include a email spam filtering, personal firewall, and phishing protection.

About ncw.dll (from Symantec Corporation)

Norton Internet Security lets you email, chat and surf the Web without worrying about cybercriminals ripping you off. It delivers protection from online dangers without sacrificing performance. It g

DetailsDetails

File name:ncw.dll
Publisher:Symantec Corporation
Product name:Symantec Shared Component
Description:Norton Community Watch Component
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\norton internet security\engine\20.1.0.24\ncw.dll
File version:20.5.0.28
Product version:20.5
Size:3.68 MB (3,858,760 bytes)
Build date:4/29/2014 2:46 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Symantec Corporation
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Saturday, November 23, 2013
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 10.0
.NET CLR:No
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The following programs will install this file
Symantec Corporation
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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.
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 39.50%
Windows 8 15.50%
Windows 8 Pro 9.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 8.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 8.00%
Windows 7 Professional 6.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 5.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.00%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 2.00%
Windows 8.1 1.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 0.50%
Windows Se7en Titan 0.50%
Windows Developer Preview 0.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise 0.50%
Windows Vista Business 0.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate N 0.50%
Windows 7 Starter 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 68.84% of Symantec Shared Component.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 31.09%
Toshiba 20.73%
Dell 13.47%
Acer 12.95%
ASUS 5.18%
GIGABYTE 4.15%
Sony 4.15%
Intel 2.07%
Lenovo 2.07%
Samsung 1.55%
American Megatrends 1.55%
MSI 1.04%
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