Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

Additional versions

2.0.0.68	57.14%
2.0.0.60	35.71%
2.0.0.55	7.14%

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Pehook.dll

By NewTech Infosystems (Signed)

Remove Pehook.dll

Version:	2.0.0.68
MD5:	8b7cd1332cdd3b544288a9da8bd71cf0
SHA1:	e821be1f1ec0274ce5faed8fa042856157f09d1b
SHA256:	cb6e1d31c52fc958bdc5d65ccb544463fb08b76e6fd6f1083d0255908d5626ca

Overview

pehook.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 Packard Bell MyBackup published by NewTech Infosystems, Backup Manager Basic from NewTech Infosystems and Backup Manager Basic by NewTech Infosystems. The file is digitally signed by NewTech Infosystems which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

Details

File name:	pehook.dll
Publisher:	NewTech Infosystems, Inc.
Description:	Backup Manager Module
Typical file path:	C:\Program Files\newtech infosystems\packard bell mybackup\pehook.dll
File version:	2.0.0.68
Size:	48.75 KB (49,920 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:	NewTech Infosystems
Authority (CA):	VeriSign
Digital DNA
File packed:	No
.NET CLR:	No

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Programs

The following programs will install this file

Packard Bell MyBackup

NewTech Infosystems

21% remove

Packard Bell MyBackup is the PB OEM branded version of NTI Backup NOW! which is preinstalled on various Packard Bell computers.

Backup Manager Basic

NewTech Infosystems

3% remove

“BackItUp Essentials software that's just a press away via the MyBackup key. The multi-in-1 card reader simplifies file transfers among devices so you can shuttle pics, movies, music and more as you please. If you want to transfer your files at super-speed, you can pick up a model featuring a USB 3.0 port.* And, feel free to keep your whole library on the 1 TB* hard drive.”

Acer Backup Manager

NewTech Infosystems

19% remove

Acer Backup Manager provides easy and fast backup of your data to external medium or another disk partition. It's often pre-installed on new Acer Aspire laptops. Acer's Backup Manager application gives you the ability to migrate files from your older computer to your new computer. To migrate your files to your new computer with Acer's Backup Manager application.

Gateway MyBackup

NewTech Infosystems

4% remove

“This option moves all hard disk contents to the "c:\My Backup" directory and installs a new copy of Windows®. This option preserves your existing data files, however all applications and settings will need to be reinstalled. This option requires a minimum 4 GB of free hard disk space for the new installation of Windows.”