ashShell.dll

avast! Antivirus by AVAST Software (Signed)

Remove ashShell.dll
Version:   8.0.1488.286
MD5:   58212dc7b4f1258ec18afc3c0488b3ee
SHA1:   acd038b406dd3a4a24fd87fb34b12f01dd6dab80
SHA256:   8d4608b9c20bb46608733e02387294fd3e0e1f26d75f100f55c80f0bfc5d2ecb

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)

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DetailsDetails

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
File version:8.0.1488.286
Size:119.11 KB (121,968 bytes)
Build date:5/2/2013 10:23 AM
Certificate
Issued to:AVAST Software
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Friday, January 31, 2014
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Context menu handlers
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
  • Name: 'avast'
Approved shell extensions
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
  • 'avast' with CLSID {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 28.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 24.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 16.50%
Windows 7 Professional 9.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 6.50%
Windows 8 4.00%
Windows 8 Pro 3.00%
Windows Vista Home Basic 2.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.00%
Windows Vista Business 1.50%
Windows 7 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows Seven Black Edition 1.00%
Windows 7 Starter 1.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 29.29% of avast! Antivirus.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 20.85%
Toshiba 15.44%
Hewlett-Packard 13.90%
Acer 13.51%
ASUS 10.81%
Intel 7.72%
Lenovo 4.63%
Samsung 3.86%
American Megatrends 2.32%
GIGABYTE 1.54%
Sony 1.54%
MSI 1.54%
Medion 1.54%
Packard Bell 0.77%
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