Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

Additional versions

8.8.0.777	33.33%
8.8.0.777	66.67%

(Note, McAfee publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

Relationships

shext.dll

VirusScan Enterprise by McAfee (Signed)

Remove shext.dll

Version:	8.8.0.777
MD5:	f0494398ef7ba1711da4ee5308ef1b46
SHA1:	52a056c424174f05a572e52d62c8949fb1117231
SHA256:	d8145c364f128bfeac8ba409c61e5b7380ff5332c845974233391b7fa169ba8a

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

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
File version:	8.8.0.777
Product version:	8.8.0
Size:	98.81 KB (101,184 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:	McAfee
Authority (CA):	VeriSign
Expiration date:	Monday, October 10, 2011
Digital DNA
File packed:	No
Code language:	Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:	Yes
.NET NGENed:	No

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Programs

The following program will install this file

McAfee VirusScan Enterprise

McAfee, Inc.

7% remove

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 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 s...