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VersionsAdditional versions

6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.09%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 42.74%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 0.09%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 2.96%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 19.44%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 2.96%
5.2.3790.3959 (srv03_sp2_rtm.070216-1710) 0.09%
5.2.3790.3959 (srv03_sp2_rtm.070216-1710) 0.27%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 19.89%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.09%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.18%
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5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.09%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.18%
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FontExt.dll

Windows Font Folder by Microsoft

Remove FontExt.dll
Version:   5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
MD5:   fedd244720443430626459891c8b4d0c
SHA1:   6035c26c6ac6b4f5e27d21235c5d3e7433afbbc1
SHA256:   ce4dbd27f956f5ff4132513807ebe25bb9d65e012160696793f954c6c97e2633
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:374 KB (382,976 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.366695
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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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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