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Narrator.exe

Narrator Speech

Description

Narrator.exe is the narrator screen reader program, converting text to speech.

Narrator.exe is a 32-bit executable for a graphics UI style application.

Common Facts From Tracked Core OS Files

File description		Narrator

File Version		5.1.2600.0 to 6.1.7600.16385

Application		Microsoft Windows Operating System

App version		5.1.2600.0 to 6.1.7600.16385

Type		32 bits

Vendor		Microsoft Corporation

Copyright		(c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Variants and Default Locations

C:\Windows\System32

This directory holds the core operating system files and libraries.

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	XP R, SP1; 32	50 KB	23-Aug-2001	Core without updates
	XP SP2; 32	53 KB	28-Feb-2006	Core without updates
	XP SP3; 32	53 KB	14-Apr-2008	Core without updates
	Vista R, SP1, 2; 32	968 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates
	Vista SP2; 64	968 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 32	1,048 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 64	1,048 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates

C:\Windows\WinSxS\...

The WinSxS directory holds Windows Side-by-Side DLLs. WinSxS allows multiple versions of the same DLL (code libraries) to exist on the same system. This ensures that every application will get the DLL version they were tested and designed for. The result is improved application and system stability. See details for full directory location.

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	Vista SP2; 64	968 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 64	1,048 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates
	Vista R, SP1, 2; 32	968 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates
	Vista SP2; 64	968 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 64	1,048 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 32	1,048 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates
	Vista R, SP1, 2; 32	968 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 32	1,048 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates

C:\Windows\assembly\GAC_MSIL\Narrator\6.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35

Shared assemblies are stored in this directory. It is also called the Global Assembly Cache (GAC).

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	Vista R, SP1, 2; 32	968 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates
	Vista SP2; 64	968 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates

C:\Windows\assembly\GAC_MSIL\Narrator\6.1.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	7 RTM; 64	1,048 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 32	1,048 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates

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Security

There are no known security risks in using Narrator.exe assuming it has not been modified or replaced by virus or malware and it resides in the default directory. This file is installed as part of the Windows operating system.

Startup Security

User's choice and not harmful

View our Narrator.exe Startup Applications list for alternative functions and locations not shown below.

Requires

The following files are required when running this program. These may call other files, and there can be additional required files not in this list. Required files for non-Core OS programs above are not included.

* indicates a file that is not required in all versions. Click on filename for details.

Additional Analysis

The newest version of Narrator.exe requires a C++ library, and was likely written in Micorsoft Visual C++. It was likely built using Visual Studio 2003.
Narrator.exe is a PE style file.
This program does not appear to be internally referenced by any other file.

Vendor Summary

Vendor		Microsoft Corporation
Phone		1-425-882-8080 1-800-642-7676
Web		Global USA
Assistance		Support Downloads

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