Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, Pinnacle Systems publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
blueshellext.dll
By Pinnacle Systems (Signed)
| MD5: | f9028f10eee0056ef4e5aa5ba19741ca |
| SHA1: | 601cedc0b5b5d69a56a61fc307f8cea527875de4 |
| SHA256: | 01c9c09faf98c703a177de5b1a8f976ace106c5e7d04c982a57c0bb167561c5e |
Overview
blueshellext.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 Pinnacle Studio 12 published by Pinnacle Systems and RTFx Volume 2 published by Pinnacle Systems. The file is digitally signed by Pinnacle Systems which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | blueshellext.dll |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\pinnacle\studio 14\programs\blueshellext.dll |
| Size: | 253.27 KB (259,344 bytes) |
| Build date: | 10/8/2008 8:25 PM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Pinnacle Systems |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Saturday, September 22, 2007 |
| Expiration date: | Tuesday, September 22, 2009 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
“Pinnacle Studio version 12 lets you take advantage of the latest HD video editing technologies, including Blu-ray and AVCHD. All new Pinnacle Montage theme based editing--designed by professional producers and artists--puts incredible creative power at your fingertips. Simply drag and drop your video clips and still images to preview your movie--and watch your content come alive, complete with Hollywood style multi-layered effects, anim...”
“Professional-level video effects from the RTFX collection of advanced effect plug-ins. Includes over 20 unique special video effects. ”
Behaviors
Approved shell extension
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
- 'blue.shell' with CLSID {79BC0345-1015-11D2-A299-006008312725}
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
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| Windows 8 |
11.11% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
11.11% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 55.56% of blueshellext.dll.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
60.00% |
|
| Dell |
40.00% |
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