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6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.09%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 42.74%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 0.09%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 2.96%
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:   5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105)
MD5:   e518b7e8b372ee8dc9868946faa8c4c4
SHA1:   f5b1d5c91e25c0f5da4a3d10f05ddcfdadf9b905
SHA256:   cb8254a3932456b741b1223678a1866a7bbda4d41efb20e8ace975512034cde1
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. This is typically installed with the program NVIDIA Drivers published by NVIDIA Corporation. This version is installed on Windows XP.

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:5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105)
Product version:5.1.2600.5512
Size:374 KB (382,976 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.366695
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
NVIDIA Corporation
2% remove
The NVIDIA Driver is the software driver for NVIDIA Graphics GPU installed on the PC. It is a program used to communicate from the Windows PC OS to the device. This software is required in most cases for the hardware device to function properly. In most cases, drivers come with Windows or can be found by going to Windows Update in Control Panel and checking for updates as well as downloaded from the NVIDIA support website.

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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