Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

9, 0, 1, 0 33.33%
8, 2, 2, 0 33.33%
1.0.0.1 33.33%

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ShellExt.dll

Shell Extension by Lavasoft AB (Signed)

Remove ShellExt.dll
Version:   1.0.0.1
MD5:   e747581cf1cde07aa258643834d86acd
SHA1:   b0874fbce3a49c7d0f6001a5017d530cef5c3686
SHA256:   c1dbea720f26121fa7129828d50563699bc54a663c330b0e2975a45dfb598d82

Overview

shellext.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. This is typically installed with the program Ad-Aware published by Lavasoft. The file is digitally signed by Lavasoft AB which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:shellext.dll
Product name:Shell Extension
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\lavasoft\ad-aware\shellext.dll
File version:1.0.0.1
Size:153.84 KB (157,536 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Lavasoft AB
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Thursday, October 9, 2008
Expiration date:Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 9.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Lavasoft
9% remove
Ad-Aware is an anti-spyware and anti-virus program developed by Lavasoft that detects and removes malware, spyware and adware on a user's computer. According to Lavasoft, Ad-Aware detects spyware, computer viruses, dialers, Trojans, bots, rootkits, data miners, aggressive advertising, parasites, browser hijackers, and tracking components.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Context menu handler
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
  • Name: 'LavasoftShellExt'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows Vista Home Premium 66.67%
Windows 7 Home Premium 33.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 100.00% of Shell Extension.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Toshiba 50.00%
Hewlett-Packard 50.00%
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