cryptext.dll

Crypto Shell Extensions by Microsoft

Remove cryptext.dll
Version:   5.131.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113)
MD5:   d6a478803d4fe8c24320363b97c7a720
SHA1:   0672fcfbfcf6766b3cec80f0e807525edf27be42
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:5.131.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113)
Product version:5.131.2600.5512
Size:51.5 KB (52,736 bytes)
Build date:4/14/2008 10:10 AM
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.049924
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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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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