Should I block it?
45% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization
Additional versions
(Note, IObit Information Technology publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
ASCExtMenu.dll
ASCExtMenu Module by IObit Information Technology (Signed)
| Version: | 7, 0, 5, 5 |
| MD5: | d3293cbb9cc9729df23fbdff2157bc3d |
| SHA1: | 0e568cad9569d6bff8050c4ae53715a85802b0fa |
Overview
ascextmenu.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Advanced SystemCare 7 published by IObit, Advanced SystemCare 7 from IObit and Advanced SystemCare 7 by IObit. The file is digitally signed by IObit Information Technology which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | ascextmenu.dll |
| Publisher: | IObit |
| Product name: | ASCExtMenu Module |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\iobit\advanced systemcare 7\ascextmenu.dll |
| File version: | 7, 0, 5, 5 |
| Size: | 141.28 KB (144,672 bytes) |
| Build date: | 9/16/2013 7:02 AM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | IObit Information Technology |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
“Advanced SystemCare 7 provides automated and all-in-one PC care service with Malware Removal, Registry Fix, Privacy Protection, Performance Tune-up, and System Cleaning capabilities. It also creates superior and safer online experience with the latest Surfing Protection and Internet Boost technology, ensuring you top online security and maximum PC performance.”
Installs a Spigot toolbar in your Web browser that collects and stores information about your web browsing habits and sends this information to Spigot so they can suggest services or provide ads via the toolbar. The toolbar is typically included with several IObit software products as an optional install.
Behaviors
Context menu handler
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
- Name: 'Advanced SystemCare'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
|
| Windows 8.1 |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 50.00% of ASCExtMenu Module.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
40.00% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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| Gateway |
20.00% |
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| Compaq |
20.00% |
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