ashShell.dll
avast! Antivirus by AVAST Software (Signed)
Overview
There are 16 versions of ashshell.dll in the wild, the latest version being 8.0.1497.376. It adds a context menu to the Window's shell named avast. The average file size is about 119.36 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to AVAST Software by VeriSign. The programs avast! Free Antivirus, avast! Internet Security and Avast Premier have been observed as installing specific variations of ashshell.dll.
What is ashshell.dll?
avast! Shell Extension - Avast Antivirus is a full-featured antivirus and anti-spyware scanning and removal product. Avast offers a web-reputation browser extension as well as virtualization technology. Accurate threat updates via avast updates are delivered automatically using PUSH update technology in Avast! Antivirus.
About ashshell.dll (from AVAST Software)
“Free antivirus with anti-spyware protection for Windows. AVAST Software leads the security software industry – protecting 160 million PCs, Macs and Mobiles around the globe – by distributing FREE anti”
 Details
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| File name: | ashshell.dll |
| Publisher: | AVAST Software |
| Product name: | avast! Antivirus |
| Description: | avast! Shell Extension |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\avast software\avast\ashshell.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | AVAST Software |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Expiration date: | Friday, January 31, 2014 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of avast! Antivirus.)
Avast! Free Antivirus is a full-featured antivirus and anti-spyware scanning and removal product that offers a web-reputation browser extension as well as virtualization technology. Accurate threat up...
“avast! Internet Security provides complete antivirus, anti-spyware, antispam, and firewall protection, complemented by avast! SafeZone™ and new hybrid cloud technologies, for best protection against v...”
“Avast Pro Antivirus is for individuals or companies that want customizable computer security that will integrate easily with an existing firewall. It has all the features of Avast Free Antivirus, plus...”
“Puts all the latest security technology at your fingertips. Comes with advanced privacy tools, full remote access, and a software update manager, to keep your most important programs updated. avast! P...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of ashshell.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Context menu handlers
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
Approved shell extensions
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
- 'avast' with CLSID {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24}
All file variations of ashshell.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.25% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.50% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
18.50% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.75% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
4.50% |
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| Windows 8 |
4.00% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
3.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.50% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
2.00% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
1.50% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
1.50% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
0.75% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
0.75% |
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| Windows Seven Black Edition |
0.50% |
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| Windows 8 Pro N |
0.50% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
0.50% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 31.31% of avast! Antivirus.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
19.39% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
14.89% |
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| Acer |
13.71% |
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| ASUS |
12.29% |
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| Toshiba |
11.82% |
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| Intel |
7.57% |
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| Lenovo |
5.67% |
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| Samsung |
2.84% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.36% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.36% |
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| Sony |
1.89% |
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| Compaq |
1.89% |
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| MSI |
0.95% |
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| Medion |
0.95% |
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| Gateway |
0.95% |
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| Packard Bell |
0.47% |
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