Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

1.15.1 25.00%
1.3.0.2 25.00%
1.0.3.3 25.00%
1.0.3.2 25.00%

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start8_32.dll

Stardock Start8 by Stardock Corporation (Signed)

Remove start8_32.dll
Version:   1.0.3.3
MD5:   977ea96a48324acff9fbe718bb768b2f
SHA1:   5c33c4b07869a2f3c0acdf0c891e92a17c208541
SHA256:   be623accfe8f847288e0db454ce69d834862f1c5c8b617cf0312c1b7bdf8b11f

Overview

start8_32.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Start8 published by Stardock Corporation, Stardock Start8 from Stardock Corporation and Stardock Start8 by Stardock Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Stardock Corporation which was issued by the COMODO CA Limited certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:start8_32.dll
Publisher:Stardock Software, Inc
Product name:Stardock Start8
Description:Start button for Windows 8
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\stardock\start8\start8_32.dll
Original name:Start8.dll
File version:1.0.3.3
Product version:1.0.0.2
Size:707.17 KB (724,144 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Stardock Corporation
Authority (CA):COMODO CA Limited
Effective date:Sunday, April 10, 2011
Expiration date:Thursday, April 10, 2014
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Stardock Corporation
7% remove
We put the "Start" menu back in Windows 8. We accurately recreated the most used desktop feature billions of users depend on every day and packed it with additional functionality. Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements.
Stardock Corporation
8% remove
We put the "Start" menu back in Windows 8. We accurately recreated the most used desktop feature billions of users depend on every day and packed it with additional functionality. Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 8 Pro 50.00%
Windows 8.1 25.00%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 25.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Egypt installs about 50.00% of Stardock Start8.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 50.00%
GIGABYTE 50.00%
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