Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

1.15.1 25.00%
1.3.0.2 25.00%
1.0.3.3 25.00%
1.0.3.2 25.00%

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start8_32.dll

Stardock Start8 by Stardock Corporation (Signed)

Remove start8_32.dll
Version:   1.15.1
MD5:   9e67e2febb9d49d680e3d54825520e31
SHA1:   a1733db58ae4d375a0b86ee5a8eaba3fa0bec982
SHA256:   e10565677b653cdd76a60bc6e8018b19adb9c579edbc15dd4e28c28e177f4a5d

Overview

start8_32.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 Stardock Start8 published by Stardock Corporation, Stardock Start8 from Stardock Corporation and Stardock Start8 by Stardock Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Stardock Corporation which was issued by the COMODO CA Limited certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:start8_32.dll
Publisher:Stardock Software, Inc
Product name:Stardock Start8
Description:Start button for Windows 8
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\stardock\start8\start8_32.dll
Original name:Start8.dll
File version:1.15.1
Product version:1.15
Size:767.61 KB (786,032 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Stardock Corporation
Authority (CA):COMODO CA Limited
Effective date:Sunday, April 10, 2011
Expiration date:Thursday, April 10, 2014
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Stardock Corporation
8% remove
We put the "Start" menu back in Windows 8. We accurately recreated the most used desktop feature billions of users depend on every day and packed it with additional functionality. Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 8 Pro 50.00%
Windows 8.1 25.00%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 25.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Egypt installs about 50.00% of Stardock Start8.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 50.00%
GIGABYTE 50.00%
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