shellext.dll
Shell Extension by Lavasoft Limited (Signed)
Overview
There are 4 versions of shellext.dll in the wild, the latest version being 9, 0, 1, 0. It adds a context menu to the Window's shell named LavasoftShellExt. The average file size is about 481.78 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Lavasoft Limited by VeriSign. The programs Ad-Aware, Bing HRS Toolbar and Facebook Video Calling 2.0.0.447 have been observed as installing specific variations of shellext.dll.
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”
 Details
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| 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 |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Lavasoft Limited |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Thursday, January 27, 2011 |
| Expiration date: | Sunday, January 27, 2013 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Shell Extension .)
This package installs Microsoft fixes and enhancements for the Microsoft 7 Operating Systems, as well as providing other fixes and enhancements that are specific to the listed notebook models. These f...
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, com...
The video calling feature in Facebook powered by Skype is an in-browser Skype-based video chat which enables users to video conference their Facebook friends. Facebook provides users with two choices...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of shellext.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Context menu handler
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
All file variations of shellext.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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| Windows XP Professional |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.29% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 60.00% of Shell Extension .
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| ASUS |
50.00% |
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| Dell |
50.00% |
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