cryptext.dll

Crypto Shell Extensions by Microsoft

Remove cryptext.dll
Version:   6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
MD5:   bbd3fb740067861adc20c012cb4d92ab
SHA1:   fef70c49f42801adff0912b336cdac47c0039a42
SHA256:   f7d427b2ea45c4105371f623e143ceb0b9a8b607c4c5f73b90bd60eb355dd1a4
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.

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:6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
Product version:6.2.9200.16384
Size:65.5 KB (67,072 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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