Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

9, 0, 1, 0 14.29%
9, 0, 1, 0 57.14%
9, 0, 1, 0 14.29%
9, 0, 1, 0 14.29%
(Note, Lavasoft Limited publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

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Import table
advapi32.dll
RegQueryValueExW, RegOpenKeyExW, RegCloseKey
gdi32.dll
ExtTextOutW, SetBkColor, SelectObject, DeleteDC, CreateCompatibleBitmap, CreateCompatibleDC, CreateDIBSection, GetDIBits, DeleteObject
kernel32.dll
FindNextFileW, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, TerminateProcess, CreateProcessW, GetExitCodeProcess, GetTickCount, FindFirstFileExW, GetCurrentThread, QueryPerformanceCounter, WaitForSingleObject, SetEvent, InterlockedCompareExchange, UnhandledExceptionFilter, TlsAlloc, TlsFree, TlsGetValue, OpenEventA, ResetEvent, TlsSetValue, GetUserDefaultLCID, GetStringTypeExW, LCMapStringW, LoadLibraryA, CreateEventA, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, FindClose, LocalFree, InterlockedExchange, Sleep, IsDebuggerPresent, GetCurrentProcessId, CreateFileW, GetCurrentProcess, GetModuleFileNameW, FormatMessageW, OutputDebugStringW, GetCurrentThreadId, GetLocalTime, GetLastError, CloseHandle, LoadLibraryW, FreeLibrary, GetFileAttributesW, GlobalLock, GetDriveTypeW, GlobalUnlock, GetVersionExW, GetProcessHeap, HeapAlloc, HeapFree, GetThreadLocale, SetThreadLocale, InterlockedDecrement, InterlockedIncrement, GetModuleHandleW, GetProcAddress, DeleteCriticalSection, InitializeCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection
msvcp90.dll
DllMain
msvcr90.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
ReleaseStgMedium, CoCreateInstance
psapi.dll
GetModuleBaseNameW
shell32.dll
DragQueryFileW
user32.dll
CharNextW, LoadStringW, MessageBoxW, LoadImageW, InsertMenuW, SetMenuItemBitmaps, SetRect, GetIconInfo, GetSystemMetrics, GetDesktopWindow, GetDC, DestroyIcon, ReleaseDC, DrawIconEx, InsertMenuItemW
Export table
DllCanUnloadNow
DllGetClassObject
DllGetRegistrationStatus
DllRegisterServer
DllUnregisterServer

shellext.dll

Shell Extension by Lavasoft Limited (Signed)

Remove shellext.dll
Version:   9, 0, 1, 0
MD5:   038abfa9b8ffc5985f7f739670968a99
SHA1:   8f974cdc5b4b7e379ba979b65ae67e5d978d9fd5
SHA256:   ac73094e8a2961684a83b18af2dac2b49ee95f2281ee7230cd8a2c4244d353bd

What is shellext.dll?

Ad-Aware is an anti-spyware and anti-virus program developed by Lavasoft that detects and removes malware, spyware and adware on a user's computer. According to Lavasoft, Ad-Aware detects spyware, computer viruses, dialers, Trojans, bots, rootkits, data miners, aggressive advertising, parasites, browser hijackers, and tracking components.

About shellext.dll (from Lavasoft Limited)

Built upon our legendary anti-spyware and antivirus protection, Ad-Aware real-time web-filtering technology safeguards your PC against phishing attacks and online scams, allowing you to stay protected

DetailsDetails

File name:shellext.dll
Publisher:Lavasoft Limited
Product name:Shell Extension
Description:Shell Extension
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\lavasoft\ad-aware\shellext.dll
Original name:ShellExt.dll
File version:9, 0, 1, 0
Size:481.78 KB (493,344 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Lavasoft Limited
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Thursday, January 27, 2011
Expiration date:Sunday, January 27, 2013
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
Entropy:5.993757
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 9.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Lavasoft
6% remove
Ad-Aware is an anti-spyware and anti-virus program developed by Lavasoft that detects and removes malware, spyware and adware on a user's computer. According to Lavasoft, Ad-Aware detects spyware, computer viruses, dialers, Trojans, bots, rootkits, data miners, aggressive advertising, parasites, browser hijackers, and tracking components.
Microsoft Corporation
36% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Context menu handler
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
  • Name: 'LavasoftShellExt'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 28.57%
Windows 7 Professional 14.29%
Windows XP Professional 14.29%
Windows 7 Ultimate 14.29%
Windows 8 Pro 14.29%
Windows 7 Home Premium 14.29%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 60.00% of Shell Extension .

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 50.00%
Dell 50.00%
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