rpshell.dll
RealPlayer by RealNetworks (Signed)
Overview
rpshell.dll has 16 known versions, the most recent one is 16.0.0.282. The average file size is about 62.78 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to RealNetworks by the certification authority Thawte. The programs RealPlayer, Java 7 Update 17 and Vista Codec Package have been observed as installing specific variations of rpshell.dll.
What is rpshell.dll?
RealPlayer Shell Extensions is part of RealPlayer, by RealNetworks, a cross-platform software product primarily used for the playing of recorded media. The media player is compatible with numerous formats within the multimedia realm, including MP3, MPEG-4, QuickTime, Windows Media, and multiple proprietary versions of RealAudio and RealVideo formats.
About rpshell.dll (from RealNetworks)
“Real brings you RealPlayer, the only solution you’ll need for managing all your music and videos. It’s the best free media player around for enjoying all types of entertainment! You can also transfer ”
 Details
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| File name: | rpshell.dll |
| Publisher: | RealNetworks, Inc. |
| Product name: | RealPlayer |
| Description: | RealPlayer Shell Extensions |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\real\realplayer\rpshell.dll |
| Original name: | rpshellext.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | RealNetworks |
| Authority (CA): | Thawte |
| Effective date: | Sunday, August 15, 2010 |
| Expiration date: | Tuesday, August 16, 2011 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of RealPlayer.)
Real Alternative is a software bundle that allows users to play RealMedia files without installing RealPlayer. Real Alternative is a software bundle that allows users to play RealMedia files without i...
RealPlayer is a cross-platform software product primarily used for the playing of recorded media. The media player is compatible with numerous formats within the multimedia realm, including MP3, MPEG-...
“RealPlayer Cloud enables you to move, watch and share your videos. When you share videos with friends and family they’ll be able to play them on any device or operating system, without downloading the...”
“The following filetypes are enabled and SUPPORTED by the installation of the Vista Codec Package.
amr | mpc | ofr | divx | mka | ape | flac | evo | flv | m4b | mkv | ogg | ogv | ogm | rmvb | xvid
Al...”
Version 4 speeds up decompression by up to 30%. Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT are no longer supported; the minimum Windows version required is Windows 2000. WinRAR is a shareware file archive...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of rpshell.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Approved shell extension
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
- 'Shell Extensions for RealOne Player' with CLSID {F0CB00CD-5A07-4D91-97F5-A8C92CDA93E4}
All file variations of rpshell.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.44% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.22% |
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| Windows XP Professional |
22.22% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
11.11% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 57.14% of RealPlayer.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Acer |
60.00% |
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| Toshiba |
40.00% |
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