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6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.09%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 42.74%
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6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 19.44%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 2.96%
5.2.3790.3959 (srv03_sp2_rtm.070216-1710) 0.09%
5.2.3790.3959 (srv03_sp2_rtm.070216-1710) 0.27%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 19.89%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.09%
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FontExt.dll

Windows Font Folder by Microsoft

Remove FontExt.dll
Version:   5.2.3790.3959 (srv03_sp2_rtm.070216-1710)
MD5:   90859209c4a77deb8c4e2f74a69aa059
SHA1:   a4e19157a1622bcb7e05a2462cc81c2abbf8e729
SHA256:   85928d6b1c923c650d4fa565938fcdd485cc9c0d8f6b53a953b89fd1572ba785
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is FontExt.dll?

The Windows Font Folder shell extension contains all the font files used on the Windows system and implements the Windows fonts folder whenever new fonts are installed using the control panel or when new devices are installed. Windows Font Folder (fontext.dll) updates the list of fonts installed in Windows.

Overview

fontext.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. .

DetailsDetails

File name:fontext.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Windows Font Folder
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\fontext.dll
File version:5.2.3790.3959 (srv03_sp2_rtm.070216-1710)
Product version:5.2.3790.3959
Size:374 KB (382,976 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.366695
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Approved shell extension
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
  • 'Fonts' with CLSID {BD84B380-8CA2-1069-AB1D-08000948F534}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 92.00%
Windows XP Professional 4.50%
Windows XP Home Edition 2.50%
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition 0.50%
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 47.70% of Windows Font Folder.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 42.05%
Intel 13.64%
Toshiba 7.95%
Compaq 7.95%
Hewlett-Packard 5.68%
American Megatrends 5.68%
GIGABYTE 3.98%
Sahara 3.41%
ASUS 3.41%
Gateway 2.27%
Acer 1.70%
Lenovo 1.14%
Sony 1.14%
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