shellext_64.dll
Shell Extension by Lavasoft Limited (Signed)
Overview
shellext_64.dll has 3 known versions, the most recent one is 9, 0, 1, 0. It adds a context menu to the Window's shell named LavasoftShellExt. The average file size is about 789.13 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Lavasoft Limited by the certification authority VeriSign. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program Ad-Aware from Lavasoft. This is a .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR) assembly.
What is shellext_64.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_64.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_64.dll |
| Publisher: | Lavasoft Limited |
| Product name: | Shell Extension |
| Description: | Shell Extension |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\lavasoft\ad-aware\shellext_64.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 .)
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...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of shellext_64.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Context menu handler
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
All file variations of shellext_64.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.44% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
33.33% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.11% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 55.56% of Shell Extension .
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| Sony |
50.00% |
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