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No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

4.5.0216.0 5.91%
4.4.0304.0 3.26%
4.4.0304.0 0.60%
4.3.0219.0 5.19%
4.3.0219.0 3.50%
4.3.0216.0 2.05%
4.3.0216.0 1.33%
4.3.0215.0 2.90%
4.3.0215.0 1.09%
4.2.0223.0 17.61%
4.2.0223.0 14.35%
4.2.0216.0 0.12%
4.2.0216.0 0.36%
4.1.0522.0 16.89%
4.1.0522.0 15.92%
4.0.1526.0 0.12%
4.0.1526.0 1.45%
2.1.1116.0 1.57%
2.1.1116.0 2.29%
2.0.0657.0 0.72%
2.0.0657.0 2.05%
1.0.1611.0 0.60%
1.0.1495.0 0.12%

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shellext.dll

Microsoft Security Essentials Shell Extension by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove shellext.dll
Version:   4.3.0219.0
MD5:   893f820d425e6f0900d3caf8f159c804
SHA1:   b33c812c3044364dd2500ed7a0d8fa65267af1ea

Overview

shellext.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Microsoft Security Essentials published by Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Security Essentials from Microsoft Corporation and Microsoft Security Essentials by Microsoft Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Microsoft Corporation.

DetailsDetails

File name:shellext.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft Security Essentials Shell Extension
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\microsoft security essentials\shellext.dll
Original name:ShellExt.exe.mui
File version:4.3.0219.0
Size:274.16 KB (280,736 bytes)
Build date:8/12/2013 1:10 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Effective date:Monday, July 13, 2009
Expiration date:Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Digital DNA
Entropy:5.534282
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Microsoft Corporation
8% remove
Microsoft Security Essentials is an antivirus software product that provides protection against different types of malware such as computer viruses, spyware, rootkits and Trojan horses. It runs on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, but not on Windows 8, which has a built-in AV component. Built upon the same virus definitions and scanning engine as other Microsoft antivirus products, MSE provides real-time protection, constantly mo...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Context menu handlers
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
  • Name: 'EPP'
  • Name: 'MSSE'
Approved shell extensions
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
  • 'EPP' with CLSID {09A47860-11B0-4DA5-AFA5-26D86198A780}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 57.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 17.00%
Windows 7 Professional 10.50%
Microsoft Windows XP 9.50%
Windows Vista Home Premium 5.00%
Windows Vista Ultimate 1.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 52.50% of Microsoft Security Essentials Shell Extension.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 29.12%
Hewlett-Packard 14.94%
ASUS 13.03%
Acer 10.34%
Toshiba 6.13%
Sony 6.13%
Intel 4.60%
Lenovo 3.83%
Compaq 3.07%
GIGABYTE 1.92%
Gateway 1.53%
MSI 1.53%
NEC 1.53%
Samsung 0.77%
Sahara 0.77%
American Megatrends 0.77%
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