FontExt.dll

Windows Font Folder by Microsoft

Remove FontExt.dll
Version:   5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
MD5:   45a02468519936262314b9b6808ad62e
SHA1:   c6cc94bce19b7d47a97f2da9665f02cc5ddd4b7d
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is FontExt.dll?

The Windows Font Folder shell extension contains all the font files used on the Windows system and implements the Windows fonts folder whenever new fonts are installed using the control panel or when new devices are installed. Windows Font Folder (fontext.dll) updates the list of fonts installed in Windows.

Overview

fontext.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. This version is installed on Windows XP.

DetailsDetails

File name:fontext.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Windows Font Folder
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\fontext.dll
File version:5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Product version:5.1.2600.2180
Size:384 KB (393,216 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.366695
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Approved shell extension
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
  • 'Fonts' with CLSID {BD84B380-8CA2-1069-AB1D-08000948F534}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 92.00%
Windows XP Professional 4.50%
Windows XP Home Edition 2.50%
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition 0.50%
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 47.70% of Windows Font Folder.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 42.05%
Intel 13.64%
Toshiba 7.95%
Compaq 7.95%
Hewlett-Packard 5.68%
American Megatrends 5.68%
GIGABYTE 3.98%
Sahara 3.41%
ASUS 3.41%
Gateway 2.27%
Acer 1.70%
Lenovo 1.14%
Sony 1.14%
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