ashsha64.dll
avast! Antivirus by AVAST Software (Signed)
Overview
ashsha64.dll has 11 known versions, the most recent one is 8.0.1497.376. It adds a context menu to the Window's shell named avast. The average file size is about 130.87 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to AVAST Software by the certification authority VeriSign. The programs avast! Internet Security, avast! Free Antivirus and Avast Premier have been observed as installing specific variations of ashsha64.dll. This is a .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR) assembly.
What is ashsha64.dll?
avast! Shell Extension - Avast Antivirus is a full-featured antivirus and anti-spyware scanning and removal product. Avast offers a web-reputation browser extension as well as virtualization technology. Accurate threat updates via avast updates are delivered automatically using PUSH update technology in Avast! Antivirus.
About ashsha64.dll (from AVAST Software)
“Free antivirus with anti-spyware protection for Windows. AVAST Software leads the security software industry – protecting 160 million PCs, Macs and Mobiles around the globe – by distributing FREE anti”
 Details
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| File name: | ashsha64.dll |
| Publisher: | AVAST Software |
| Product name: | avast! Antivirus |
| Description: | avast! Shell Extension |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\avast software\avast\ashsha64.dll |
| Original name: | ashShell.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | AVAST Software |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Monday, January 31, 2011 |
| Expiration date: | Friday, January 31, 2014 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of avast! Antivirus .)
“avast! Internet Security provides complete antivirus, anti-spyware, antispam, and firewall protection, complemented by avast! SafeZone™ and new hybrid cloud technologies, for best protection against v...”
Avast! Free Antivirus is a full-featured antivirus and anti-spyware scanning and removal product that offers a web-reputation browser extension as well as virtualization technology. Accurate threat up...
“Avast Pro Antivirus is for individuals or companies that want customizable computer security that will integrate easily with an existing firewall. It has all the features of Avast Free Antivirus, plus...”
“Puts all the latest security technology at your fingertips. Comes with advanced privacy tools, full remote access, and a software update manager, to keep your most important programs updated. avast! P...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of ashsha64.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Context menu handlers
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
Approved shell extensions
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
- CLSID: {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24}
All file variations of ashsha64.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
47.66% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.84% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
13.28% |
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| Windows 8 |
7.81% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
7.03% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
4.69% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
1.56% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
0.78% |
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| Windows 8 Pro N |
0.78% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
0.78% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
0.78% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 39.06% of avast! Antivirus .
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| ASUS |
19.80% |
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| Acer |
18.81% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
17.82% |
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| Toshiba |
13.86% |
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| Dell |
11.88% |
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| Lenovo |
3.96% |
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| Intel |
3.96% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.97% |
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| Samsung |
1.98% |
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| Sony |
1.98% |
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| MSI |
1.98% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.99% |
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