Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 5.07%
6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 0.15%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.22%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.07%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 3.75%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 14.04%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.15%
6.2.8250.0 (winmain_win8beta.120217-1520) 0.07%
6.2.8102.0 (winmain_win8m3.110823-1455) 0.15%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 40.22%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 33.90%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.59%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 1.40%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.15%
6.1.7264.0 (win7_rtm.090622-1900) 0.07%

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PE structurePE file structure
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Import table
api-ms-win-core-delayload-l1-1-1.dll
DelayLoadFailureHook, ResolveDelayLoadedAPI
api-ms-win-core-errorhandling-l1-1-0.dll
SetLastError, GetLastError, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter
api-ms-win-core-errorhandling-l1-1-1.dll
GetLastError, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetLastError
api-ms-win-core-handle-l1-1-0.dll
DuplicateHandle, CloseHandle
api-ms-win-core-heap-l1-1-0.dll
HeapAlloc, HeapReAlloc, GetProcessHeap, HeapFree
api-ms-win-core-heap-l1-2-0.dll
HeapAlloc, GetProcessHeap, HeapFree, HeapReAlloc
api-ms-win-core-interlocked-l1-1-0.dll
InterlockedDecrement, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedExchange, InterlockedCompareExchange
api-ms-win-core-interlocked-l1-1-1.dll
InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement, InterlockedExchange, InterlockedCompareExchange
api-ms-win-core-interlocked-l1-2-0.dll
InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedCompareExchange, InterlockedDecrement, InterlockedExchange
api-ms-win-core-libraryloader-l1-1-1.dll
GetModuleHandleW, DisableThreadLibraryCalls, GetProcAddress
api-ms-win-core-libraryloader-l1-2-0.dll
GetModuleHandleW, DisableThreadLibraryCalls, GetProcAddress
api-ms-win-core-memory-l1-1-1.dll
CreateFileMappingW, ReadProcessMemory, MapViewOfFile, UnmapViewOfFile
api-ms-win-core-memory-l1-1-2.dll
MapViewOfFile, UnmapViewOfFile, CreateFileMappingW, ReadProcessMemory
api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-1.dll
GetCurrentProcess, GetExitCodeThread, OpenProcess, CreateProcessAsUserW, TerminateProcess, OpenProcessToken, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCurrentProcessId, IsProcessorFeaturePresent
api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-2.dll
GetCurrentProcess, OpenProcessToken, GetCurrentProcessId, CreateProcessAsUserW, GetExitCodeThread, OpenProcess, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentThreadId
api-ms-win-core-profile-l1-1-0.dll
QueryPerformanceCounter
api-ms-win-core-registry-l1-1-0.dll
RegQueryValueExW, RegCloseKey, RegSetValueExW, RegOpenKeyExW
api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-1-1.dll
CreateEventW, WaitForSingleObject, EnterCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, ResetEvent, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, SetEvent, Sleep
api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-2-0.dll
EnterCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, WaitForSingleObject, Sleep, ResetEvent, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, CreateEventW, DeleteCriticalSection, SetEvent
api-ms-win-core-sysinfo-l1-1-1.dll
GetTickCount, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime
api-ms-win-core-sysinfo-l1-2-0.dll
GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetTickCount
api-ms-win-core-sysinfo-l1-2-1.dll
GetTickCount, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime
api-ms-win-core-threadpool-l1-1-1.dll
RegisterWaitForSingleObjectEx, UnregisterWaitEx, QueueUserWorkItem
api-ms-win-obsolete-kernelbase-l1-1-0.dll
lstrcmpiW, LocalAlloc, lstrcmpW, lstrlenW, LocalFree
api-ms-win-security-base-l1-1-0.dll
AddAccessAllowedAceEx, GetLengthSid, EqualSid, GetAce, GetTokenInformation, RevertToSelf, InitializeAcl, ImpersonateLoggedOnUser
api-ms-win-security-base-l1-2-0.dll
GetLengthSid, GetAce, InitializeAcl, GetTokenInformation, ImpersonateLoggedOnUser, AddAccessAllowedAceEx, EqualSid, RevertToSelf
api-ms-win-service-core-l1-1-0.dll
RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerExW, SetServiceStatus
api-ms-win-service-core-l1-1-1.dll
SetServiceStatus, RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerExW
gdi32.dll
GetDeviceCaps
kernel32.dll
GetUserDefaultUILanguage, DisableThreadLibraryCalls, UnmapViewOfFile, MapViewOfFile, CloseHandle, DuplicateHandle, GetCurrentProcess, GetLastError, WaitForMultipleObjects, OpenProcess, lstrcmpW, SetEvent, QueueUserWorkItem, UnregisterWaitEx, InterlockedExchange, UnregisterWait, RegisterWaitForSingleObject, lstrlenW, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, EnterCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, GetExitCodeThread, WaitForSingleObject, CreateSemaphoreW, ResetEvent, CreateFileMappingW, DeleteCriticalSection, DelayLoadFailureHook, GetProcAddress, FreeLibrary, InterlockedCompareExchange, LoadLibraryExA, Sleep, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetTickCount, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, TerminateProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, GetFileSize, ReadFile, SetFilePointer, CreateFileW, LocalFree, LocalAlloc, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement, ReadProcessMemory, CreateEventW, HeapCreate, HeapAlloc, HeapFree, GetModuleHandleW, SetLastError, lstrcmpiW, GetProcessHeap, ResolveDelayLoadedAPI, RegisterWaitForSingleObjectEx
msvcrt.dll
DllMain
ntdll.dll
RtlInitializeCriticalSection, RtlDeleteCriticalSection, RtlNtStatusToDosError, NtConnectPort, NtOpenEvent, RtlCreateUserThread, NtQueryInformationProcess, NtOpenProcess, NtCreateEvent, NtReplyWaitReceivePort, NtAcceptConnectPort, NtCompleteConnectPort, NtCreatePort, NtOpenThread, NtOpenThreadToken, NtClose, NtOpenProcessToken, RtlUnhandledExceptionFilter, NtReplyPort, NtRequestWaitReplyPort, RtlInitUnicodeString, NtOpenSection
user32.dll
GetSystemMetrics, ReleaseDC, GetDC

themeservice.dll

Windows Shell Theme Service Dll by Microsoft

Remove themeservice.dll
Version:   6.1.7264.0 (win7_rtm.090622-1900)
MD5:   61136bdb7bba464aeaaf219c6403a6a7
SHA1:   28840859ea1ae768c5a8e46394a2cc9ac605a588
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is themeservice.dll?

The Windows Shell Theme Service allows interaction and changes to a Windows Theme programatically. A theme is a combination of desktop background pictures, window colors, and sounds.

About themeservice.dll (from Microsoft)

“If you spend a lot of time looking at your computer screen, you know how important it is to like what you see. The pictures, colors, and sounds you choose can reflect who you are and what's important ”

Overview

themeservice.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). This version is designed to run on Windows 7.

DetailsDetails

File name:themeservice.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Windows Shell Theme Service Dll
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\themeservice.dll
Original name:THEMESERVICE.DLL.MUI
File version:6.1.7264.0 (win7_rtm.090622-1900)
Product version:6.1.7264.0
Size:36.5 KB (37,376 bytes)
Build date:7/10/2009 11:26 PM
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Hosted services
Runs as a shared service under the Windows svcHost
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'
  • Shared name is 'Themes'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 35.00%
Windows 8.1 17.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 15.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 9.50%
Windows 7 Professional 4.50%
Windows 8 4.00%
Windows 8 Pro 3.50%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 2.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 1.50%
Windows 8 Single Language 1.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise N 1.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.00%
Windows 7 Starter 1.00%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation 0.50%
Windows Developer Preview 0.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 46.73% of Windows Shell Theme Service Dll.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 20.30%
ASUS 18.05%
Hewlett-Packard 16.17%
Acer 11.28%
Toshiba 10.53%
Lenovo 8.27%
Sony 3.76%
Intel 3.01%
Samsung 2.26%
GIGABYTE 1.88%
Alienware 1.50%
MSI 1.50%
Medion 0.75%
Gateway 0.75%
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