This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.
There are 48 versions of shimgvw.dll in the wild, the latest version being 6.00.3790.4822 (srv03_sp2_gdr.110121-0354). The average file size is about 789.77 KB.
An image or picture is a photograph, line drawing, or text document converted to digitized form, usually by a scanning device such as a digital camera, fax machine, or scanner. You can download your images from the device and save them in a folder. After downloading pictures to your computer, you can view them as a slideshow or view them using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer.
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of shimgvw.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Runs under the registry key 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoplayHandlers\Handlers'
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
United States installs about 38.85% of Windows Picture and Fax Viewer.