Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 2.77%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 29.01%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 50.78%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 12.87%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 3.43%
5.131.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 1.12%
5.131.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) 0.02%

cryptext.dll

Crypto Shell Extensions by Microsoft

Remove cryptext.dll
Version:   5.131.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
MD5:   8817428b67ed151272950bb8b997ac67
SHA1:   2e8a58d48c75a19f7040fd7a38ed35b562728104
SHA256:   42af484649f9438ca247e832eea63fc57e147185108b3983c0dcc5fb4bdadc57
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

DetailsDetails

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:5.131.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Product version:5.131.2600.2180
Size:53.5 KB (54,784 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.049924
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Shell open commands
  • STLFile
  • CERFile
  • CATFile
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}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 60.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 20.00%
Windows 7 Professional 13.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.50%
Windows Seven Black Edition 1.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 64.00% of Crypto Shell Extensions.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 33.21%
Hewlett-Packard 21.51%
Toshiba 15.09%
Acer 12.45%
ASUS 7.55%
Sony 4.53%
Alienware 2.26%
Samsung 2.26%
GIGABYTE 1.13%
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