cryptext.dll
Crypto Shell Extensions by Microsoft
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.
Overview
cryptext.dll has 24 known versions, the most recent one is 6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623). The average file size is about 57.19 KB.
What is cryptext.dll?
The Cryptographic Application Programming Interface (also known variously as CryptoAPI, Microsoft Cryptography API, MS-CAPI or simply CAPI) is an application programming interface included with Microsoft Windows operating systems that provides services to enable developers to secure Windows-based applications using cryptography.
About cryptext.dll (from Microsoft)
“Cryptography is the use of codes to convert data so that only a specific recipient will be able to read it, using a key. Microsoft cryptographic technologies include CryptoAPI, Cryptographic Service”
Details
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| File name: | cryptext.dll |
| Publisher: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Product name: | Crypto Shell Extensions |
| Description: | Microsoft® Windows® Operating System |
| Typical file path: | C:\Windows\System32\cryptext.dll |
| Original name: | CryptExt.dll.mui |
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of cryptext.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Shell open commands
Approved shell extensions
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
- 'Crypto Sign Extension' with CLSID {7444C719-39BF-11D1-8CD9-00C04FC29D45}
- 'Crypto PKO Extension' with CLSID {7444C717-39BF-11D1-8CD9-00C04FC29D45}
All file variations of cryptext.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
54.25% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.50% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
11.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
5.50% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.25% |
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| Windows Seven Black Edition |
0.75% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
0.75% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 49.62% of Crypto Shell Extensions.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
26.97% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.11% |
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| ASUS |
14.64% |
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| Toshiba |
14.26% |
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| Acer |
13.10% |
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| Sony |
5.01% |
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| Lenovo |
3.08% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.93% |
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| Alienware |
1.16% |
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| Samsung |
1.16% |
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| Sahara |
0.58% |
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