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File Analysis Report
 

W32time.dll

Windows Time Service

  
     
  Description  
     
 
file   W32time.dll is used to start the Windows Time Service and to synchronize the date and time with an Internet server.

The Windows Time service maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in the network. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

W32time.dll is a 32/64-bit Dynamic Linked Library of code components which does not directly have a GUI.
 
     
   
  Common Facts From Tracked Files  
     
 
key facts  
File description
   Windows Time Service
 
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, 64 bits
 
Vendor
   Microsoft Corporation
 
Copyright
   (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
 
   
  Variants and Default Locations  
     
 
varients  
  C:\Windows\System32

This directory holds the core operating system files and libraries.

  
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Windows Version; Bits
File Size
Modified Date
Captured from
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xp
   XP RTM; 32
Core without updates
 details  
 
xp
   XP SP1; 32
Core without updates
 details  
 
xp
   XP SP2; 32
Core without updates
 details  
 
xp
   XP SP3; 32
Core without updates
 details  
 
xp
   Vista RTM; 32
Core without updates
 details  
 
xp
   Vista SP1; 32
Core without updates
 details  
 
xp
   Vista SP2; 32
Core without updates
 details  
 
xp
   Vista SP2; 64
Core without updates
 details  
 
xp
   7 RTM; 64
Core without updates
 details  
 
xp
   7 RTM; 32
Core without updates
 details  

 
  C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386

This directory is used to hold new files for service packs. It is used by the file protection system to restore key files should they be damaged.

  
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Windows Version; Bits
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xp
   XP SP1; 32
Core without updates
 details  

 
  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.

  
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Windows Version; Bits
File Size
Modified Date
Captured from
More
 right
 
xp
   Vista SP2; 64
Core without updates
 details  
 
xp
   7 RTM; 64
Core without updates
 details  
 
xp
   Vista RTM; 32
Core without updates
 details  
 
xp
   Vista SP1; 32
Core without updates
 details  
 
xp
   Vista SP2; 32
Core without updates
 details  
 
xp
   7 RTM; 32
Core without updates
 details  


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  Security  
     
 
security  

There are no known security risks in using W32time.dll 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.
 
     
  Requires  
     
 
required   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.

           
  import Advapi32.dll   import Msvcrt.dll
  import API-MS-WIN-Service-Core-L1-1-0.dll*   import Netapi32.dll*
  import API-MS-WIN-Service-Management-L1-1-0.dll*   import Ntdll.dll
  import API-MS-WIN-Service-Management-L2-1-0.dll*   import Rpcrt4.dll
  import API-MS-WIN-Service-winsvc-L1-1-0.dll*   import Secur32.dll*
  import Cryptdll.dll*   import User32.dll*
  import Iphlpapi.dll*   import Userenv.dll*
  import Kernel32.dll   import Ws2_32.dll*
  import Logoncli.dll*  
 
* indicates a file that is not required in all versions. Click on filename for details.
 
   
  Additional Analysis  
     
 
notes  
  • The newest version of W32time.dll requires a C++ library, and was likely written in Micorsoft Visual C++. It was likely built using Visual Studio 2008.
  • W32time.dll is a PE style file.
  • Our analysis shows that over 2 different files internally use W32time.dll.
  • The file W32Time.dll is a service that shares a process with other services. It is included as part of the standard Windows file set from Microsoft. Depending on the hardware and installation type it may not be active.
  • W32Time.dll is loaded by svchost.exe (the Service host loads a service contained within a DLL).
 
   
  Vendor Summary  
     
 
Vendor
   Microsoft Corporation
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Phone
 1-425-882-8080
1-800-642-7676
Web
 Global
USA
Assistance
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