ashShell.dll

avast! Antivirus by AVAST Software a.s. (Signed)

Remove ashShell.dll
Version:   9.0.2020.505
MD5:   9e87331388768847c8d0c487a5336f32
SHA1:   7f9cd29f1cda17db11d006b4469ed3bbdd8ce994

Overview

ashshell.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 avast! Free Antivirus published by AVAST Software, avast! Internet Security from AVAST Software and avast! Internet Security by AVAST Software. The file is digitally signed by AVAST Software a.s. which was issued by the DigiCert Inc certificate authority (CA).

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:9.0.2020.505
Size:564.69 KB (578,240 bytes)
Build date:6/23/2014 1:45 PM
Certificate
Issued to:AVAST Software a.s.
Authority (CA):DigiCert Inc
Effective date:Thursday, July 11, 2013
Expiration date:Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
AVAST Software
9% remove
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 updates via Avast updates are delivered automatically using PUSH update technology.
AVAST Software
5% remove
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 viruses, spyware, and other types of malware. SafeZone creates a private and isolated virtual window on your desktop for safely making your sensitive financial transactions when shopping or banking online.
AVAST Software
7% remove
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 a command-line scanner, full-scale virtualization, and the new Avast SafeZone (a clean, isolated desktop, so that other applications--even keyloggers--cannot see what's happening), designed specifically for secure online shopping or bankin...

BehaviorsBehaviors

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

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 31.90%
Windows 7 Ultimate 17.24%
Windows 8.1 12.07%
Windows 8.1 Pro 6.90%
Windows 7 Professional 5.17%
Windows 8 5.17%
Microsoft Windows XP 4.31%
Windows 8 Single Language 3.45%
Windows 8 Pro 3.45%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.45%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 1.72%
Windows Vista Home Premium 1.72%
Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation 1.72%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 1.72%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 30.17% of avast! Antivirus.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 17.72%
Hewlett-Packard 17.09%
ASUS 16.46%
Toshiba 13.92%
Acer 10.76%
Lenovo 10.13%
GIGABYTE 5.70%
Alienware 2.53%
Intel 2.53%
Samsung 1.90%
Sahara 1.27%
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