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60% of PCs block this file from running.
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17.0.1.181 0.23%
16.0.3.51 11.74%
16.0.2.32 9.93%
16.0.1.18 9.48%
16.0.0.282 31.60%
15.0.6.14 16.25%
15.0.5.109 2.03%
15.0.4.53 6.09%
15.0.3.37 0.45%
15.0.2.72 1.58%
15.0.1.13 1.58%
15.0.0.198 0.90%
12.0.1.669 0.23%
12.0.1.666 0.45%
12.0.1.647 1.81%
12.0.1.633 0.68%
12.0.1.609 0.45%
12.0.1.599 0.23%
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6.0.11.44 1.35%
6.0.10.3002 0.68%
6.0.10.2238 0.45%
6.0.10.2219 0.23%
6.0.10.2021 0.23%
6.0.10.1946 0.45%

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RPSHELLSEARCH.dll

RealPlayer (32-bit) by RealNetworks (Signed)

Remove RPSHELLSEARCH.dll
Version:   15.0.0.198
MD5:   51f67ec90241d8d98e68bde256e111d5
SHA1:   59b8dabb27f8478f57558078072e2c892d168cbf
SHA256:   5d5de42e27ba605c7cde2fcd7278b8de15febfdf402c545178fbb8a9abbc03fa

What is RPSHELLSEARCH.dll?

RealPlayer Search Shell Extension is part of RealPlayer, by RealNetworks, a cross-platform software product primarily used for the playing of recorded media. The media player is compatible with numerous formats within the multimedia realm, including MP3, MPEG-4, QuickTime, Windows Media, and multiple proprietary versions of RealAudio and RealVideo formats.

About RPSHELLSEARCH.dll (from RealNetworks)

Real brings you RealPlayer, the only solution you’ll need for managing all your music and videos. It’s the best free media player around for enjoying all types of entertainment! You can also transfer

DetailsDetails

File name:rpshellsearch.dll
Publisher:RealNetworks, Inc.
Product name:RealPlayer (32-bit)
Description:RealPlayer Search Shell Extension
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\real\realplayer\rpshellsearch.dll
File version:15.0.0.198
Size:44.66 KB (45,728 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:RealNetworks
Authority (CA):Thawte
Effective date:Sunday, August 15, 2010
Expiration date:Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Digital DNA
Entropy:5.718909
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
RealNetworks, Inc.
27% remove
RealPlayer is a cross-platform software product primarily used for the playing of recorded media. The media player is compatible with numerous formats within the multimedia realm, including MP3, MPEG-4, QuickTime, Windows Media, and multiple versions of RealAudio and RealVideo formats. The software is powered by an underlying open source media engine called Helix.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Search handler
  • RealSearch

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 35.95%
Microsoft Windows XP 18.95%
Windows 7 Ultimate 15.69%
Windows 8 Pro 6.54%
Windows Vista Home Premium 5.23%
Windows 8 4.58%
Windows 7 Professional 3.27%
Windows 8.1 2.61%
Windows Vista Business 1.31%
Windows XP Professional 1.31%
Windows 8 Enterprise N 0.65%
Windows 8 Single Language 0.65%
Windows Se7en Titan 0.65%
Windows Vista Home Basic 0.65%
Windows 8 Enterprise 0.65%
Windows 7 Home Basic 0.65%
Windows 7 Enterprise 0.65%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 62.67% of RealPlayer (32-bit) .

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 25.27%
Hewlett-Packard 22.53%
Acer 10.99%
Lenovo 7.69%
Toshiba 7.69%
Sony 5.49%
Intel 4.40%
GIGABYTE 3.30%
Compaq 3.30%
ASUS 3.30%
NEC 2.20%
American Megatrends 1.65%
Sahara 1.10%
Gateway 1.10%
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