Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
| 4.4.26.100 |
0.64% |
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| 4.4.23.100 |
1.91% |
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| 4.4.15.100 |
1.91% |
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| 4.4.12.100 |
6.37% |
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| 4.4.9.203 |
1.91% |
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| 4.4.9.100 |
0.64% |
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| 4.4.8.100 |
1.91% |
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| 4.4.7.100 |
1.27% |
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| 4.4.6.100 |
0.64% |
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| 4.2.4.100 |
0.64% |
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| 4.0.5.100 |
6.37% |
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| 3, 3, 4, 0 |
0.64% |
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| 3, 3, 3, 0 |
11.46% |
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| 3, 3, 1, 1 |
4.46% |
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| 3, 2, 3, 0 |
1.91% |
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| 3, 1, 1, 1 |
3.82% |
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| 3, 1, 1, 0 |
1.91% |
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| 3, 0, 1, 0 |
5.73% |
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| 2, 10, 1, 1 |
10.83% |
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| 2, 10, 1, 1 |
21.66% |
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| 2, 9, 1, 1 |
2.55% |
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| 2, 9, 1, 0 |
7.01% |
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| 2, 8, 3, 0 |
3.82% |
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Relationships
CoverEdExtension.dll
Cover Designer by Nero AG (Signed)
| Version: | 2, 9, 1, 0 |
| MD5: | 33077ac03f3236eba4090ab0f121e81e |
| SHA1: | 4d8427cbaac49cccdce7088ee2b8031a4bcd3c6e |
| SHA256: | 7530a07012a79f8a7e833577fa3b97770d8e800e04d95b92475e784d4e2b037d |
Overview
coveredextension.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 Nero 7 Essentials published by Nero AG and SecurDisc Viewer published by Nero AG. The file is digitally signed by Nero AG which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | coveredextension.dll |
| Publisher: | Nero AG |
| Product name: | Cover Designer |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\nero\nero 7\nero coverdesigner\coveredextension.dll |
| File version: | 2, 9, 1, 0 |
| Size: | 1.87 MB (1,963,568 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Nero AG |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Wednesday, April 19, 2006 |
| Expiration date: | Monday, June 22, 2009 |
| Digital DNA |
| PE subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0 |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
Nero Essentials is a basic version of the Nero's regular programs, such as its CD burning software, according to Nero. Usually, hardware manufacturers include Nero Essentials so users have the bare minimum necessary to use their hardware. Nero Essentials only comes bundled with a new computer and pre-installed.
“SecurDisc is the comprehensive, state-of-the-art protection solution for CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs, offering multiple levels of protection for data, music, photo and video files. Rest assured that sensitive data is safe with SecurDisc. Burn discs with SecurDisc technology on any optical disc recorder. Secure and enhanced disc protection for important content and confidential data. Protect data against disc deterioration. Receive alert...”
Behaviors
Approved shell extensions
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
- 'NeroCoverEd Live Icons' with CLSID {97F68CE3-7146-45FF-BE24-D9A7DD7CB8A2}
Context menu handlers
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
32.48% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
28.03% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.46% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
8.28% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
5.73% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
3.18% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
2.55% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
1.91% |
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| Windows 8 Release Preview |
1.27% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
1.27% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
0.64% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
0.64% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
0.64% |
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| Windows Seven Black Edition |
0.64% |
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| Windows 8 Enterprise |
0.64% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
0.64% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 14.01% of Cover Designer.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
23.26% |
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| ASUS |
15.50% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
11.63% |
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| Toshiba |
9.30% |
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| Acer |
7.75% |
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| Intel |
6.20% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.43% |
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| American Megatrends |
5.43% |
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| Sony |
4.65% |
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| Medion |
3.10% |
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| Compaq |
3.10% |
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| Lenovo |
3.10% |
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| Packard Bell |
1.55% |
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