Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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SkyDriveShell.dll
Microsoft SkyDrive by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)
| Version: | 17.0.2010.0530 |
| MD5: | 15771d6aaf4d75a41d5b963dc5fdf06b |
| SHA1: | 5f14bc255f44348edeb36c4e579e8466a617a2c5 |
| SHA256: | f71ce671dee82dbfb0b7d985b6a569f34d8fbac6ffb26a08e5538e6423cd2be8 |
What is SkyDriveShell.dll?
Microsoft SkyDrive Shell Extension - SkyDrive is a file hosting service that allows users to upload and sync files to a cloud storage and then access them from a Web browser or their local device. It is part of the Windows Live range of online services and allows users to keep the files private, share them with contacts, or make the files public. Publicly shared files do not require a Microsoft account to access.
Overview
skydriveshell.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. This is typically installed with the program Microsoft SkyDrive published by Microsoft Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Microsoft Corporation.
Details
| File name: | skydriveshell.dll |
| Publisher: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Product name: | Microsoft SkyDrive |
| Description: | Microsoft SkyDrive Shell Extension |
| Typical file path: | C:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\skydrive\17.0.2003.1112_1\skydriveshell.dll |
| File version: | 17.0.2010.0530 |
| Size: | 217.61 KB (222,832 bytes) |
| Build date: | 5/31/2013 2:01 AM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Authority (CA): | Microsoft Corporation |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
SkyDrive is a file hosting service that allows users to upload and sync files to a cloud storage and then access them from a Web browser or their local device. It is part of the Windows Live range of online services and allows users to keep the files private, share them with contacts, or make the files public. Publicly shared files do not require a Microsoft account to access.
Behaviors
Context menu handler
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
35.71% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
25.00% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Premium |
14.29% |
|
| Windows Vista Ultimate |
3.57% |
|
| Windows 7 Starter |
3.57% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro N |
3.57% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro |
3.57% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
3.57% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
3.57% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
3.57% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 35.71% of Microsoft SkyDrive.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
32.14% |
|
| Dell |
28.57% |
|
| ASUS |
21.43% |
|
| Toshiba |
14.29% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
3.57% |
|
