cryptext.dll
Crypto Shell Extensions by Microsoft
Version: | 5.131.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) |
MD5: | 557060711f60ea2a1bcaae0832ee0fba |
SHA1: | 2a6a70c0b38c31541f2895a34a202e4eabea214f |
SHA256: | 3c62d31cbac8d346cc266e7e485cd4dbdf51b363fbaa3c9ac424d763b32c8170 |
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.
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
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 |
File version: | 5.131.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) |
Product version: | 5.131.2600.5512 |
Size: | 53 KB (54,272 bytes) |
Build date: | 4/14/2008 6:04 PM |
Digital DNA |
Entropy: | 6.049924 |
File packed: | No |
.NET CLR: | No |
More details
Behaviors
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}
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
60.50% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
13.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Premium |
3.50% |
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Windows Seven Black Edition |
1.50% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
1.50% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 64.00% of Crypto Shell Extensions.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Dell |
33.21% |
|
Hewlett-Packard |
21.51% |
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Toshiba |
15.09% |
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Acer |
12.45% |
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ASUS |
7.55% |
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Sony |
4.53% |
|
Alienware |
2.26% |
|
Samsung |
2.26% |
|
GIGABYTE |
1.13% |
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