cryptext.dll
Crypto Shell Extensions by Microsoft
| Version: | 5.131.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) |
| MD5: | 5d96d96e2f946f2929228f63ba34fa50 |
| SHA1: | 66e76d92902e5d8651bd8dbe4c17c62f5eb37994 |
| SHA256: | bca2bbc0fd739eef1c2bdd80c8a93e0e407e6e0eb2dee8c49678c5ce25655fa9 |
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 Providers (CSP), CryptoAPI Tools, CAPICOM, WinTrust, issuing and managing certificates, and developing customizable public key infrastructures. Certificate and smart card enrollment, certificate management, and custom module development are also described.”
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: | 53.5 KB (54,784 bytes) |
| 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% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
21.51% |
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| Toshiba |
15.09% |
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| Acer |
12.45% |
|
| ASUS |
7.55% |
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| Sony |
4.53% |
|
| Alienware |
2.26% |
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| Samsung |
2.26% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.13% |
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