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wshext.dll

Microsoft Windows Script Host by Microsoft

Remove wshext.dll
Version:   5.7.0.16599
MD5:   40425118b4adce4134322dba99071db9
SHA1:   24c677f85a9e04b5294cce3d84c2d8d44ebc86d4
SHA256:   9bbf6d8a13df7cb1cd1d5840be8f34ecd003c0cdaf8b3b94743e7b946ed8afab
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is wshext.dll?

The Microsoft Windows Script Host (WSH) is an automation technology for Microsoft Windows that provides scripting abilities comparable to batch files, but with a wider range of supported features. It was originally called Windows Scripting Host, but was renamed for the second release.

About wshext.dll (from Microsoft)

Microsoft® Windows® Script Host (WSH) is a language-independent scripting host for Windows Script compatible scripting engines. It brings simple, powerful, and flexible scripting to the Windows 32-bit

Overview

wshext.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process.

DetailsDetails

File name:wshext.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host
Description:Microsoft (R) Shell Extension for Windows Script Host
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\wshext.dll
File version:5.7.0.16599
Size:88 KB (90,112 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:5.762230
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Approved shell extension
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
  • 'Shell extensions for Windows Script Host' with CLSID {60254CA5-953B-11CF-8C96-00AA00B8708C}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 92.00%
Windows XP Professional 4.50%
Windows XP Home Edition 2.50%
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition 0.50%
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 50.29% of Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 44.30%
Intel 12.08%
Toshiba 8.05%
American Megatrends 6.71%
Hewlett-Packard 5.37%
Compaq 5.37%
Sahara 4.03%
GIGABYTE 4.03%
ASUS 4.03%
Gateway 2.68%
Acer 2.01%
Sony 1.34%
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