Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
9, 0, 1, 0 |
14.29% |
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9, 0, 1, 0 |
57.14% |
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9, 0, 1, 0 |
14.29% |
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9, 0, 1, 0 |
14.29% |
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(Note, Lavasoft Limited publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
shellext.dll
Shell Extension by Lavasoft Limited (Signed)
Version: | 9, 0, 1, 0 |
MD5: | f508f39eb8b3e6fd14beff8293e59345 |
SHA1: | 30f0b9184b04dba37c5714596338baaf01723200 |
SHA256: | 869804ccb186dfebe3c574f9125b19f0ab942d70cf0f5b7cbba9104b727ca7ed |
What is shellext.dll?
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.
About shellext.dll (from Lavasoft Limited)
“Built upon our legendary anti-spyware and antivirus protection, Ad-Aware real-time web-filtering technology safeguards your PC against phishing attacks and online scams, allowing you to stay protected”
Details
File name: | shellext.dll |
Publisher: | Lavasoft Limited |
Product name: | Shell Extension |
Description: | Shell Extension |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\lavasoft\ad-aware\shellext.dll |
Original name: | ShellExt.dll |
File version: | 9, 0, 1, 0 |
Size: | 481.78 KB (493,344 bytes) |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Lavasoft Limited |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Effective date: | Thursday, January 27, 2011 |
Expiration date: | Sunday, January 27, 2013 |
Digital DNA |
PE subsystem: | Windows GUI |
Entropy: | 5.993757 |
File packed: | No |
Code language: | Microsoft Visual C++ 9.0 |
.NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
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.
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Features:
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Behaviors
Context menu handler
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Microsoft Windows XP |
28.57% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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Windows XP Professional |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.29% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 60.00% of Shell Extension .
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
ASUS |
50.00% |
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Dell |
50.00% |
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