Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

5.2.0.14 3.06%
5.0.0.20 2.72%
5.0.0.15 0.34%
5.0.0.8 1.36%
4.3.0.9 18.03%
4.3.0.7 17.69%
4.2.0.7 29.59%
4.2.0.5 0.34%
4.1.0.16 2.38%
4.0.0.34 1.70%
3.5.0.36 20.41%
3.5.0.33 0.34%
3.1.0.16 1.70%
3.0.0.128 0.34%

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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
comctl32.dll
InitCommonControlsEx
crypt32.dll
CryptHashCertificate, CertCompareIntegerBlob, CertFreeCertificateContext
gdi32.dll
GetDeviceCaps
iphlpapi.dll
FlushIpNetTable, IpReleaseAddress, IpRenewAddress, GetInterfaceInfo
kernel32.dll
InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement, lstrlenW, GetProcAddress, GetModuleHandleW, lstrcmpiW, FreeLibrary, CloseHandle, ReadFile, GetFileSize, CreateFileW, MultiByteToWideChar, LoadLibraryExW, GetModuleFileNameW, GetCurrentThreadId, GetFileAttributesW, GetCommandLineW, WaitForSingleObject, FindCloseChangeNotification, FindFirstChangeNotificationW, FindNextChangeNotification, InitializeCriticalSection, GetPrivateProfileSectionNamesW, GetPrivateProfileIntW, GetPrivateProfileStringW, CreateToolhelp32Snapshot, Process32FirstW, Process32NextW, DeviceIoControl, MoveFileExW, GetCurrentThread, FindResourceExW, FindResourceW, LoadResource, LockResource, SizeofResource, DeleteCriticalSection, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, GetLastError, LeaveCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, LocalAlloc, LocalFree, LoadLibraryA, CompareStringW, GlobalMemoryStatusEx, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, LocalFileTimeToFileTime, FileTimeToSystemTime, SystemTimeToFileTime, GetCurrentProcess, GetExitCodeProcess, CreateProcessW, ExpandEnvironmentStringsW, FindClose, FindFirstFileW, lstrlenA, CopyFileW, MoveFileW, QueryDosDeviceW, GetTempPathW, FindNextFileW, FormatMessageW, OpenProcess, GetDiskFreeSpaceExW, GetDateFormatW, GetTimeFormatW, GetSystemTime, WideCharToMultiByte, GetLocaleInfoW, GetVersionExW, ProcessIdToSessionId, GetCurrentProcessId, MulDiv, SetLastError, SetFileAttributesW, GlobalFree, GlobalUnlock, GlobalLock, GlobalAlloc, WTSGetActiveConsoleSessionId, DeleteFileW, CreateDirectoryW, ResumeThread, SuspendThread, OpenThread, RaiseException, DisableThreadLibraryCalls, GetThreadContext, GetFileAttributesExW, InterlockedExchange, InterlockedCompareExchange, GetFileSizeEx, RemoveDirectoryW, GetSystemTimes, GetUserDefaultLCID, GetSystemInfo, GetSystemDefaultLCID, SetFileAttributesA, SetFileTime, DosDateTimeToFileTime, CreateFileA, FileTimeToLocalFileTime, HeapDestroy, HeapAlloc, HeapFree, HeapReAlloc, HeapSize, GetProcessHeap, EncodePointer, DecodePointer, IsProcessorFeaturePresent, GetTickCount, QueryPerformanceCounter, IsDebuggerPresent, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, TerminateProcess, Sleep, QueryPerformanceFrequency, GetComputerNameW
msvcp100.dll
DllMain
msvcp90.dll
DllMain
msvcr100.dll
DllMain
msvcr90.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
CoTaskMemRealloc, CoCreateInstance, CoTaskMemFree, IIDFromString, CoCreateGuid, StringFromGUID2, CoTaskMemAlloc
psapi.dll
GetModuleFileNameExW, GetProcessImageFileNameW
rpcrt4.dll
RpcStringFreeW, UuidCreate, UuidToStringW
user32.dll
GetForegroundWindow, GetWindowThreadProcessId, SetWindowPos, SetForegroundWindow, SetActiveWindow, SetClipboardData, IsWindow, FlashWindow, IsWindowVisible, ShowWindow, FindWindowExW, GetDC, ReleaseDC, GetSystemMetrics, SystemParametersInfoW, DefWindowProcW, PeekMessageW, DestroyWindow, CharNextW, EmptyClipboard, OpenClipboard, GetWindowLongW, MessageBoxW, IsIconic, LoadIconW, CloseClipboard, DispatchMessageW, TranslateMessage, AttachThreadInput, PostMessageW
winhttp.dll
WinHttpCloseHandle, WinHttpSetStatusCallback, WinHttpSetCredentials, WinHttpGetProxyForUrl, WinHttpSendRequest, WinHttpOpenRequest, WinHttpWriteData, WinHttpAddRequestHeaders, WinHttpQueryOption, WinHttpOpen, WinHttpConnect, WinHttpSetOption, WinHttpReadData, WinHttpQueryDataAvailable, WinHttpQueryHeaders, WinHttpCrackUrl, WinHttpReceiveResponse
Export table
GetFactory
GetObjectCount

sqsvc.dll

Symantec Shared Component by Symantec Corporation (Signed)

Remove sqsvc.dll
Version:   4.3.0.9
MD5:   73243a76a59640ae9651522c52adea6a
SHA1:   55471453f628e06a2729a8fcf4f47a3b0d55da93
SHA256:   11c6fb3425cdef9daa1b8bb6ef1fe52e150a90a98d52832c524c2931fe5cfad9

What is sqsvc.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 sqsvc.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:sqsvc.dll
Publisher:Symantec Corporation
Product name:Symantec Shared Component
Description:Symantec Error Service Plugin
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\norton internet security\engine\20.1.0.24\sqsvc.dll
File version:4.3.0.9
Product version:4.3
Size:1.48 MB (1,550,672 bytes)
Build date:6/3/2013 6:21 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
More details

ResourcesPrograms

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Symantec Corporation
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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.
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Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 37.00%
Windows 8 18.50%
Windows Vista Home Premium 8.50%
Windows 8 Pro 7.50%
Microsoft Windows XP 7.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 6.50%
Windows 7 Professional 4.00%
Windows 8.1 2.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro 2.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.00%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows Se7en Titan 0.50%
Windows Developer Preview 0.50%
Windows 8 Single Language 0.50%
Windows Vista Business 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 67.17% of Symantec Shared Component.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 27.20%
Toshiba 24.27%
Dell 15.06%
Acer 12.97%
ASUS 5.86%
GIGABYTE 4.18%
Sony 3.35%
Intel 2.51%
Lenovo 1.67%
American Megatrends 1.26%
Samsung 0.84%
MSI 0.84%
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