Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

11.0.01.36 19.87%
11.0.0.379 9.93%
10.1.5.33 21.19%
10.1.4.38 19.21%
10.1.3.23 2.65%
10.1.2.45 2.65%
10.1.1.33 0.66%
10.0.1.434 1.32%
10.0.0.396 2.65%
9.5.3.305 5.30%
9.5.2.295 4.64%
9.4.0.195 0.66%
9.3.2.163 0.66%
9.1.0.2009022700 3.97%
9.0.0.2008061100 4.64%

PE structurePE file structure
Show functions
Import table
advapi32.dll
RegOpenKeyExW, RegEnumKeyExW, RegQueryInfoKeyW, RegSetValueExW, RegCreateKeyExW, RegCloseKey, RegDeleteValueW, RegDeleteKeyW, ConvertStringSecurityDescriptorToSecurityDescriptorW, RegQueryValueExW
comctl32.dll
CreatePropertySheetPageW, DestroyPropertySheetPage
gdi32.dll
GdiFlush, CreateDIBSection
kernel32.dll
LeaveCriticalSection, GetModuleFileNameW, FreeLibrary, MultiByteToWideChar, SizeofResource, LoadResource, FindResourceW, LoadLibraryExW, GetModuleHandleW, LocalFree, FileTimeToSystemTime, SystemTimeToFileTime, FileTimeToLocalFileTime, lstrcpynW, GetTimeFormatW, GetDateFormatW, GetFileAttributesW, LocalAlloc, GetVersionExW, RaiseException, GetThreadLocale, EnterCriticalSection, GetCurrentThreadId, LoadLibraryW, GetUserDefaultLangID, GetVersionExA, GetLocaleInfoA, GetACP, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetCurrentProcessId, GetTickCount, QueryPerformanceCounter, IsDebuggerPresent, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, GetCurrentProcess, TerminateProcess, InterlockedCompareExchange, Sleep, InterlockedExchange, GetLastError, DeleteCriticalSection, InterlockedDecrement, lstrcmpiW, InterlockedIncrement, lstrlenW, lstrcpyW, OutputDebugStringA, InitializeCriticalSection, SetThreadLocale, WaitForSingleObject, SetEvent, WaitNamedPipeW, DisconnectNamedPipe, WriteFile, ReadFile, ConnectNamedPipe, GetProcAddress, CreateThread, ResetEvent, CreateNamedPipeW, CreateEventW, SetNamedPipeHandleState, GetVolumeInformationW, OpenMutexW, GetModuleHandleA, GetVersion, SetLastError, ReleaseMutex, CloseHandle, ReadProcessMemory, OpenProcess, WaitForMultipleObjects, LoadLibraryA, FormatMessageW, CreateProcessW, SetCurrentDirectoryW, GetSystemDirectoryW, GetCurrentDirectoryW, CreateMutexW, CallNamedPipeW, CreateFileW, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, FindClose, FindFirstFileW, DecodePointer, EncodePointer
msvcp100.dll
DllMain
msvcp90.dll
DllMain
msvcr100.dll
DllMain
msvcr80.dll
DllMain
msvcr90.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
CoTaskMemRealloc, CoTaskMemFree, ReleaseStgMedium, StringFromGUID2, CoCreateInstance, CoTaskMemAlloc
rpcrt4.dll
NdrStubForwardingFunction, NdrOleFree, NdrOleAllocate, IUnknown_Release_Proxy, IUnknown_AddRef_Proxy, IUnknown_QueryInterface_Proxy, NdrDllGetClassObject, NdrDllCanUnloadNow, NdrCStdStubBuffer2_Release, NdrDllRegisterProxy, NdrDllUnregisterProxy, RpcStringFreeW, UuidCreate, UuidToStringW
shell32.dll
DragQueryFileW
shlwapi.dll
PathRenameExtensionW
user32.dll
GetWindowRect, LoadStringW, CharNextW, GetWindowLongW, SetWindowLongW, wsprintfW, GetWindowTextW, GetActiveWindow, MessageBoxW, GetParent, GetDlgItem, UnregisterClassA, MapWindowPoints, SendMessageW, SetWindowPos, GetDlgItemTextW, SetDlgItemTextW, WaitForInputIdle, PeekMessageW, DispatchMessageW, TranslateMessage
version.dll
VerQueryValueW, GetFileVersionInfoSizeW, GetFileVersionInfoW
Export table
DllCanUnloadNow
DllGetClassObject
DllRegisterServer
DllUnregisterServer

PDFShell.dll

Adobe PDF Shell Extension by Adobe Systems (Signed)

Remove PDFShell.dll
Version:   9.4.0.195
MD5:   ff575e76da89a3cede920bb71ee2f3c7
SHA1:   3836df6ad31e1eea04f1a3322131eea73a29da26
SHA256:   eae7a5f4a760cf62f9a974945091445e380857fd97f607c29cb40475aab837cc

What is PDFShell.dll?

Adobe PDF Shell Extension for Adobe Acrobat Reader is a shell extension that is executed by Windows Explorer to retrieve metadata about the selected PDF file. The Adobe shell extension adds this extra data so that users can see details about a file at a glance in Windows Explorer. Details include Title, Author, Subject, Size and thumbnail image; details that typically occur in tooltips.

About PDFShell.dll (from Adobe Systems)

“When you install Acrobat or Adobe Reader on a system with a browser, you automatically configure the browser to open PDF files within the browser window. Acrobat and Adobe Reader install ActiveX plug-”

DetailsDetails

File name:pdfshell.dll
Publisher:Adobe Systems, Inc.
Product name:Adobe PDF Shell Extension
Description:PDF Shell Extension
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\pdfshell.dll
File version:9.4.0.195
Size:369.4 KB (378,264 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Adobe Systems
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Monday, November 5, 2012
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Acer ScreenSaver
 Acer Incorporated
27% remove
Acer ScreenSaver is pre-installed with various Acer laptops. This program is a branded screen-saver for Acer-brand computers that displays an animated Acer logo.
Adobe Reader
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
11% remove
Adobe Acrobat and Reader are a set of applications designed to view, create, manipulate, print and manage files in Portable Document Format (PDF). Acrobat and Reader are widely used as a method of presenting information with a fixed layout similar to a paper publication. Adobe also allows Acrobat plug-ins to be developed by third parties, which can add extra functions to the Acrobat program.
Adobe Common File Installer
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
3% remove
Adobe Common File Installer installs a number of shared components between multiple Adobe programs. If you remove this program some features of other related programs might not function properly.
Adobe Reader - Italiano
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
12% remove
Adobe Acrobat and Reader are a set of applications designed to view, create, manipulate, print and manage files in Portable Document Format (PDF). Acrobat and Reader are widely used as a method of presenting information with a fixed layout similar to a paper publication. Adobe also allows Acrobat plug-ins to be developed by third parties, which can add extra functions to the Acrobat program.
Adobe Reader MUI
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
11% remove
Adobe Acrobat and Reader are a set of applications designed to view, create, manipulate, print and manage files in Portable Document Format (PDF). Acrobat and Reader are widely used as a method of presenting information with a fixed layout similar to a paper publication. Adobe also allows Acrobat plug-ins to be developed by third parties, which can add extra functions to the Acrobat program.
Adobe Reader - Deutsch
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
8% remove
Adobe Acrobat and Reader are a set of applications designed to view, create, manipulate, print and manage files in Portable Document Format (PDF). Acrobat and Reader are widely used as a method of presenting information with a fixed layout similar to a paper publication. Adobe also allows Acrobat plug-ins to be developed by third parties, which can add extra functions to the Acrobat program.
AcrobatReader_9
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
4% remove
“Adobe Acrobat lets business professionals quickly and easily convert any Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, or other paper or electronic document to a reliable Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file. Adobe PDF files preserve the visual integrity of documents so that they can be e-mailed to colleagues and then viewed and printed on a variety of platforms using free Adobe Reader software. Acrobat 6.0 Standard software's intuitive rev...”
Launch Matter Binder for iManage
 Blue Car Technologies Limited
1% remove
Facebook Video Calling
 Skype Technologies S.A.
9% remove
“Sometimes an emoticon just isn't enough. With face-to-face video calling, now you can watch your friends smile, wink and LOL. Just click the call button at the top of your friend's profile or chat window — no need to launch new software. No answer? Leave a video message. Video calling allows you to talk to your friends face to face. All you need to do is complete a quick, one-time setup, and you’re ready to call any friend on Facebook. ...”

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 84.77%
Windows 7 Home Premium 4.64%
Windows 7 Ultimate 3.97%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.31%
Windows 8 Pro 0.66%
Windows 7 Professional 0.66%
Windows 7 Home Basic 0.66%
Windows 7 Starter 0.66%
Windows Vista Home Basic 0.66%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 31.08% of Adobe PDF Shell Extension.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 30.59%
Intel 16.47%
American Megatrends 10.59%
ASUS 9.41%
GIGABYTE 8.24%
Hewlett-Packard 5.88%
Acer 4.71%
Sahara 4.71%
Toshiba 4.71%
Sony 4.71%
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