shellext_64.dll
Shell Extension by Lavasoft Limited (Signed)
Overview
shellext_64.dll has 3 known versions, the most recent one is 9, 0, 1, 0. It adds a context menu to the Window's shell named LavasoftShellExt. The average file size is about 789.13 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Lavasoft Limited by the certification authority VeriSign. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program Ad-Aware from Lavasoft. This is a .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR) assembly.
What is shellext_64.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_64.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 on social networks and giving you the confidence you need to shop and bank online. It now features download protection (blocks malicious files before being written to disk), sandboxing (keeps unknown apps running in a virtual environment) and advanced detection.”
Details |
File name: | shellext_64.dll |
Publisher: | Lavasoft Limited |
Product name: | Shell Extension |
Description: | Shell Extension |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\lavasoft\ad-aware\shellext_64.dll |
Original name: | ShellExt.dll |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Lavasoft Limited |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Effective date: | Thursday, January 27, 2011 |
Expiration date: | Sunday, January 27, 2013 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Shell Extension .)
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, com...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of shellext_64.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Context menu handler
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
All file variations of shellext_64.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.44% |
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Windows Vista Home Premium |
33.33% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.11% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 55.56% of Shell Extension .
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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Sony |
50.00% |
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