What is Normaliz.dll?
Normaliz.dll is part of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System and developed by Microsoft Corporation according to the Normaliz.dll version information.
Normaliz.dll's description is "Unicode Normalization DLL"
Normaliz.dll is digitally signed by Microsoft Windows Publisher.
Normaliz.dll is usually located in the 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about Normaliz.dll.
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Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on Normaliz.dll:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Microsoft® Windows® Operating System |
| Company name | Microsoft Corporation |
| File description | Unicode Normalization DLL |
| Internal name | normaliz |
| Original filename | normaliz.dll |
| Legal copyright | © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. |
| Product version | 6.0.5441.0 |
| File version | 6.0.5441.0 (winmain(wmbla).060628-1735) |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Microsoft® Windows® Operating System |
| Company name | Microsoft Corporation |
| File description | Unicode Normalization DLL |
| Internal name | normaliz |
| Original filename | normaliz.dll |
| Legal copyright | © Microsoft Corporation. All rights.. |
| Product version | 6.0.5441.0 |
| File version | 6.0.5441.0 (winmain(wmbla).060628-17.. |
Digital signatures [?]
Normaliz.dll has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Microsoft Windows Publisher |
| Certificate issuer name | Microsoft Windows Verification PCA |
| Certificate serial number | 610f8d43000000000003 |
VirusTotal report
None of the 52 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the Normaliz.dll file.
Folder name variants
Normaliz.dll may also be located in other folders than C:\WINDOWS\system32\. The most common variants are listed below:
- D:\WINDOWS\system32\
- C:\WINNT\system32\
- E:\WINDOWS\system32\
- F:\WINDOWS\system32\
- C:\WINXP\system32\
- C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\
- G:\WINDOWS\system32\
- H:\WINDOWS\system32\
- C:\WINDOWS2\system32\
- I:\WINDOWS\system32\
- C:\WINDOWS1\system32\
- C:\C\WINXP\system32\
- C:\WINDOWSC\system32\
- J:\WINDOWS\system32\
- C:\WINDOWS.1\system32\
- D:\WINDOWS.0\system32\
- C:\WINDOW\system32\
- R:\WINDOWS\system32\
- C:\WINDOWS\XP\system32\
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 10753a3adc3e39a3b10cc3f08e98e6b4 |
| SHA256 | 99c7b1b04cd593139917ed3d68bec36c63bce76663505cb5d026b62af39bb383 |
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Malware or legitimate?
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Comments
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Description: File Normaliz.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 20480 bytes.
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior. The program is not visible. There is no detailed description of this service. File Normaliz.dll is not a Windows core file. It is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. Normaliz.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 45% dangerous.
Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as Normaliz.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the Normaliz.dll process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.
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# 9 Nov 2007, 6:51
.Alan. writes
I am using .58 and Normaliz.dll is showing up
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Normaliz.dll
Size: 23.0 KB (23,552 bytes)
Size on disk: 24.0 KB (24,576 bytes)
File version:6.0.5441.0
# 15 Jul 2010, 10:49
Drew writes
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# 2 Dec 2011, 16:06
GGirl writes
From ProcessLibrary.com
normaliz.dll is a Unicode Normalization DLL from Microsoft Corporation belonging to Microsoft® Windows® Operating System normaliz.dll is a system process that is needed for your PC to work properly. It should not be removed. Check your system now to identify unused processes that are slowing down your computer. normaliz.dll
Is normaliz.dll harmful?
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. This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. Check your computer for slowdown issues including unused processes, invalid registry entries and unfavourable system settings
# 8 May 2012, 21:40
Jason writes