shext.dll
VirusScan Enterprise by McAfee (Signed)
Overview
There are 2 versions of shext.dll in the wild, the latest version being 8.8.0.777. It adds a context menu to the Window's shell named VirusScan. The average file size is about 94.31 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to McAfee by VeriSign. Numerous variations of shext.dll have been installed with both McAfee VirusScan Enterprise and McAfee AntiSpyware Enterprise Module. The executable is a .NET framework assembly utilizing the CLR.
What is shext.dll?
Shell Extension is part of McAfee's enterprise-level product, VirusScan Enterprise, designed this for use on larger networks. It contains features intended to make management of antivirus software on multiple computers easier. Unlike the home-user edition, it consists of a client application - loaded on all networked computers - and a server application, through which the system installs signature and application updates and configures settings for all client programs.
About shext.dll (from McAfee)
“McAfee VirusScan Enterprise combines anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and intrusion prevention technologies to stop and remove malicious software. It also extends coverage to new security risks and”
 Details
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| File name: | shext.dll |
| Publisher: | McAfee, Inc. |
| Product name: | VirusScan Enterprise |
| Description: | Shell Extension |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\mcafee\virusscan enterprise\x64\shext.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | McAfee |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Expiration date: | Monday, October 10, 2011 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of VirusScan Enterprise.)
McAfee produces an enterprise-level product named VirusScan Enterprise: McAfee has designed this for use on larger networks. It contains features intended to make management of antivirus software on m...
“The McAfee AntiSpyware Enterprise Module is an add-on to the VirusScan Enterprise product that extends its ability to detect and take action on potentially unwanted spyware and cookies. The module use...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of shext.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Context menu handler
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
All file variations of shext.dll
