What is mpoav.dll?
Part of IOfficeAntiVirus Module by Microsoft
What is it?
Microsoft Malware Protection is part of Microsoft Security Essentials suite of anti-virus products including Windows Defender and Microsoft Malware Protection. It intagrates with Microsoft Office 2007/2010 as an anti-virus plugin which is designed to scan downloaded files and document attachments for malware and takes actions if a virus or trojan is discovered. WIth Windows Vista, Microsoft Malware Protection Anti-Virus plugin was automatically installed.
What if I disable IOfficeAntiVirus Module?
If this is disabled then Microsoft Malware Protection will not be able to protect Microsoft Office from malware and other viruses. Keeping this enabled is recommended.
Description of mpoav.dll from Microsoft“Windows Defender is software that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software by detecting and removing known spyware from your computer. Windows Defender features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, minimizes interruptions, and helps you stay productive.”
(mpoav.dll is a system file that is installed with Windows)
How is mpoav.dll loaded?
IOffice antivirus plugin - mpoav.dll has a CLSID (globally unique identifier) of {2781761E-28E0-4109-99FE-B9D127C57AFE} with and identifier of CLSID\{2781761E-28E0-4109-99FE-B9D127C57AFE}\Implemented Categories\{56FFCC30-D398-11D0-B2AE-00A0C908FA49}. This used by an antivirus scanner to interact with a Microsoft Office application to active an antivirus scan of a file such as a Word or Excel document of embedded attachments.
IOfficeAntiVirus Module is loaded by:
Community
| What is the community is seeing? | What is the community is doing? |
| About 0.3% of all Boost users have the mpoav.dll file. | Of the 0.3% of mpoav.dll users, less than 1% have disabled it. |
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Typical file (disk image) location:
C:\Program Files\windows defender\mpoav.dll
Are there other versions of IOfficeAntiVirus Module?
What else is related?
What Windows OS versions does this run on?
Microsoft Windows XP (5.1.2600.196608)
Windows 7 Home Basic (6.1.7600.0)
Windows 7 Home Premium (6.1.7600.0)
Windows 7 Professional (6.1.7600.0)
Windows 7 Ultimate (6.1.7600.0)
Windows 7 Ultimate N (6.1.7600.0)
Windows Seven Black Edition (6.1.7600.0)
Windows 7 Ultimate (6.1.7600.65536)
Windows 7 Enterprise (6.1.7601.65536)
Windows 7 Home Basic (6.1.7601.65536)
Windows 7 Home Premium (6.1.7601.65536)
Windows 7 Professional (6.1.7601.65536)
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