Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

Additional versions

0e8c1	66.67%
78bf8	16.67%
4195b	16.67%

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

Relationships

dockshellhook.dll

By Stardock Corporation (Signed)

Remove dockshellhook.dll

MD5:	78bf85d0ff63979f1995787e87989c0a
SHA1:	d3e051c916a84ac90d4ca360a60ae370ae3bbe23
SHA256:	d2c5672de726927ce91b65427e5639305036130f4cc41f54398b283f3d493ad8

Overview

dockshellhook.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including ObjectDock Plus published by Stardock Corporation, ObjectDock Plus 2 from Stardock Corporation and ObjectDock Plus 2 by Stardock Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Stardock Corporation which was issued by the The USERTRUST Network certificate authority (CA).

Details

File name:	dockshellhook.dll
Typical file path:	C:\Program Files\stardock\objectdockfree\dockshellhook.dll
Size:	612 KB (626,688 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:	Stardock Corporation
Authority (CA):	The USERTRUST Network
Digital DNA
File packed:	No
.NET CLR:	No

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Programs

The following programs will install this file

ObjectDock Plus

Stardock Corporation

6% remove

“Tabbed docks help keep your weblinks and shortcuts organized. Tuck them away on an edge, setup hotkeys, or leave them in your taskbar. It’s easy to customize for your applications. The best feature of the Windows 7 superbar, now available on all versions of Windows with ObjectDock. Hover over compatible running applications to preview that program’s windows and easily switch between them. Customizing a dock has never been this easy. Foc...”

ObjectDock Plus 2

Stardock Corporation

5% remove

“ObjectDock is a program that acts as both a task manager and a program launcher. It lets you organize your short-cuts and running tasks onto an extremely customizable dock that sits on your desktop. Users can customize the look of each item on the dock and set various animation options for when the mouse is over an item on the dock. It is very easy to configure. Tired of hundreds of icons scattered all over your desktop? Finding it diff...”