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VersionsAdditional versions

6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 3.66%
6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 0.10%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.14%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.05%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 2.42%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 11.83%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.10%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.10%
6.2.8250.0 (winmain_win8beta.120217-1520) 0.05%
6.2.8102.0 (winmain_win8m3.110823-1455) 0.10%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 30.17%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 5.13%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.05%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 18.19%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 2.99%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 1.09%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 0.38%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 5.75%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 0.43%
5.2.3790.4530 (srv03_sp2_gdr.090615-1611) 0.05%
5.2.3790.3959 (srv03_sp2_rtm.070216-1710) 0.05%
5.1.2600.5826 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.090609-1445) 1.33%
5.1.2600.5826 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.090609-1445) 0.10%
5.1.2600.5826 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.090609-1445) 0.14%
5.1.2600.5826 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.090609-1445) 0.14%
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wkssvc.dll

Workstation Service DLL by Microsoft

Remove wkssvc.dll
Version:   5.1.2600.3300 (xpsp.080125-2034)
MD5:   2e01b3169d76a334492bdc661ef0f2a2
SHA1:   185eda15f50a780889323623b45e558fca6b665e
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

Overview

wkssvc.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). This version is installed on Windows XP.

DetailsDetails

File name:wkssvc.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Workstation Service DLL
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\wkssvc.dll
Original name:WKSSVC.DLL.MUI
File version:5.1.2600.3300 (xpsp.080125-2034)
Product version:5.1.2600.3300
Size:129 KB (132,096 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Hosted services
Runs as a shared service under the Windows svcHost
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'
  • Shared name is 'LanmanWorkstation'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 52.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 28.00%
Windows 7 Professional 10.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.00%
Windows 8 Pro 2.00%
Windows 7 Starter 1.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation 0.50%
Windows 7 Enterprise 0.50%
Windows Se7en Titan 0.50%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 0.50%
Windows 8 0.50%
Windows Vista Business 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 39.90% of Workstation Service DLL.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 24.15%
ASUS 14.34%
Hewlett-Packard 13.96%
Acer 13.96%
Toshiba 11.32%
Lenovo 4.53%
Sony 3.77%
Intel 3.02%
GIGABYTE 2.64%
Samsung 2.26%
MSI 1.51%
Alienware 1.13%
Medion 0.75%
Gateway 0.75%
NEC 0.75%
Compaq 0.75%
Sahara 0.38%
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