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No, this file is 100% safe to run.

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advapi32.dll
RegOpenKeyExW, RegCloseKey, RegQueryValueExW
kernel32.dll
GetTickCount, QueryPerformanceCounter, IsDebuggerPresent, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, GetCurrentProcess, TerminateProcess, InterlockedCompareExchange, InterlockedExchange, LocalAlloc, LocalFree, GetCurrentThreadId, CreateEventW, CreateThread, WaitForSingleObject, GetExitCodeThread, Sleep, GetComputerNameW, SetEvent, CloseHandle, GetModuleFileNameW, GetPrivateProfileIntW, lstrlenA, MultiByteToWideChar, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, OutputDebugStringW, GetVersionExA, GetACP, GetLocaleInfoA, GetThreadLocale
mfc80u.dll
DllMain
msvcr80.dll
DllMain
shell32.dll
DragQueryFileW, SHGetSpecialFolderPathW, SHChangeNotify
user32.dll
MessageBoxW, EnableWindow, LoadStringW, InsertMenuW
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DllCanUnloadNow
DllGetClassObject

MssShellExt.dll

MssShellExt Dynamic Link Library by Seagate Technology (Signed)

Remove MssShellExt.dll
Version:   4, 7, 0, 10
MD5:   f49af02277833d282e0a2493787c70fc
SHA1:   7a301d5b361344a81955876e020daa9870f49a90
SHA256:   a8cad11ab31bf534174a36d54ab39f6ddfb566d574314d906c0bb260c3b34cdc

Overview

mssshellext.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. This is typically installed with the program Maxtor Central Axis Manager published by Seagate Technology. The file is digitally signed by Seagate Technology which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA). This particular version is usually found on Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium (6.0.6002.131072).

DetailsDetails

File name:mssshellext.dll
Publisher:Seagate
Product name:MssShellExt Dynamic Link Library
Description:MssShellExt DLL
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\maxtor\managerapp\mssshellext.dll
File version:4, 7, 0, 10
Size:89.34 KB (91,488 bytes)
Build date:7/16/2008 2:31 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Seagate Technology
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Expiration date:Sunday, March 20, 2011
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Maxtor Central Axis Manager
 Seagate Technology
7% remove
“The Central Axis hardware/software solution that integrates high-capacity storage backup, remote access, and sharing. Central Axis makes it easy to securely share files and access them over the web while delivering peace of mind through a reliable, automatic backup process. You receive the Central Axis hardware and the Central Axis software on CD-ROM, as well as a Central Axis Web Services account for no additional charge. Included in t...”

BehaviorsBehaviors

Approved shell extension
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
  • 'MSS Extension' with CLSID {b75ab0c8-03d5-4592-9821-a48d54d66b14}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows Vista Home Premium 100.00%

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 100.00%
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