Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

12.0.4020.3 8.33%
12.0.4010.19 19.44%
12.0.4000.108 72.22%

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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
advapi32.dll
RegEnumKeyExA, SetSecurityDescriptorDacl, SetEntriesInAclA, GetSecurityDescriptorDacl, AllocateAndInitializeSid, RegSetKeySecurity, SetSecurityDescriptorOwner, InitializeSecurityDescriptor, GetLengthSid, GetSecurityDescriptorOwner, RevertToSelf, AccessCheck, MapGenericMask, OpenThreadToken, ImpersonateSelf, RegCloseKey, RegGetKeySecurity, RegOpenKeyExA, AdjustTokenPrivileges, LookupPrivilegeValueA, OpenProcessToken, RegCreateKeyExW, RegSetValueExW, RegCreateKeyExA, RegSetValueExA, RegEnumKeyExW, RegOpenKeyExW, RegDeleteKeyW, RegQueryValueExW, RegQueryValueExA, RegDeleteValueA, RegDeleteKeyA, FreeSid, RegDeleteValueW
gdi32.dll
CreateDIBSection, DeleteObject
kernel32.dll
CreateFileA, DeleteFileW, WriteFile, DeleteFileA, GetTempPathA, GetTempFileNameA, InterlockedIncrement, GetLastError, CreateFileW, GetTempFileNameW, GetTempPathW, WideCharToMultiByte, FreeLibrary, LoadLibraryExW, GetACP, MultiByteToWideChar, GetModuleFileNameW, GetModuleFileNameA, GetModuleHandleA, GetProcAddress, GetVersion, GetCurrentThread, CloseHandle, GetCurrentProcess, LocalAlloc, LocalFree, InterlockedDecrement
ole32.dll
ReleaseStgMedium, CoCreateInstance
shell32.dll
DragQueryFileW, ShellExecuteA, ShellExecuteW, SHChangeNotify, DragQueryFileA
user32.dll
InsertMenuW, DestroyIcon, LoadImageA, SetMenuItemInfoW, LoadStringW, LoadStringA, ReleaseDC, GetDC, GetMenuInfo, SetMenuInfo, SetMenuItemBitmaps, InsertMenuA, GetSystemMetrics
Export table
DllCanUnloadNow
DllGetClassObject
DllRegisterServer
DllUnregisterServer

sdshelex-win32.dll

AVG PC TuneUp by AVG Netherlands B.V. (Signed)

Remove sdshelex-win32.dll
Version:   12.0.4000.108
MD5:   e2290ba57f37019c2ff8f65d8687b518
SHA1:   4a01f9f0bff7f304f4e852fa684154864ca986b7
SHA256:   a32f83c30fc4feb5c4e0a616306a3ffe89cafe463b4071547a631f7a3d60d415

What is sdshelex-win32.dll?

AVG Shredder Shell Extension part of AVG PC TuneUp, AVG's system cleaning and optimization tool.

About sdshelex-win32.dll (from AVG Netherlands B.V.)

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DetailsDetails

File name:sdshelex-win32.dll
Publisher:AVG
Product name:AVG PC TuneUp
Description:AVG Shredder Shell Extension
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\avg\avg pc tuneup\sdshelex-win32.dll
File version:12.0.4000.108
Size:29.37 KB (30,072 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:AVG Netherlands B.V.
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Friday, July 20, 2012
Expiration date:Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
AVG Technologies
45% remove
AVG PC TuneUp is a subscription-based registry cleaner and repair tool. The software is typically bundled with third party installers such as Open Candy. "Offer your users a free trial of AVG's comprehensive PC maintenance and optimization utility suite."

BehaviorsBehaviors

Context menu handlers
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
  • Name: 'AVG Shredder Shell Extension'
Approved shell extensions
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
  • 'AVG Shredder Shell Extension' with CLSID {4858E7D9-8E12-45a3-B6A3-1CD128C9D403}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 25.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 19.44%
Windows 7 Professional 11.11%
Windows 8 11.11%
Microsoft Windows XP 11.11%
Windows 8 Pro 11.11%
Windows Vista Home Basic 5.56%
Windows Vista Home Premium 5.56%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 41.67% of AVG PC TuneUp.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Toshiba 30.77%
Acer 23.08%
Sony 15.38%
Hewlett-Packard 15.38%
American Megatrends 7.69%
ASUS 7.69%
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