Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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shellext_64.dll
Shell Extension by Lavasoft AB (Signed)
| Version: | 8, 3, 1, 0 |
| MD5: | a435bba0a362df2cfbaa609c5b124bad |
| SHA1: | f6b5da49ec25a094e7f1a0bdd6e8b68166e1e3a4 |
| SHA256: | cf85708e31b2ae162d1e28223da26c2a013f13897808c60849e97b9deea705b1 |
Overview
shellext_64.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 assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Lavasoft AB which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA). This particular version is usually found on Windows 7 Home Premium (6.1.7601.65536).
Details
| File name: | shellext_64.dll |
| Product name: | Shell Extension |
| Description: | Shell Extension |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\lavasoft\ad-aware\shellext_64.dll |
| Original name: | ShellExt.dll |
| File version: | 8, 3, 1, 0 |
| Size: | 457.63 KB (468,608 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Lavasoft AB |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Thursday, October 9, 2008 |
| Expiration date: | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET |
| .NET CLR: | Yes |
| .NET NGENed: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program 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.
Behaviors
Context menu handler
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
100.00% |
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