What is ashshell.dll?
Part of avast! Antivirus by AVAST Software
What is it?
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.
Description of ashshell.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 antivirus software that makes no compromises in terms of protection. Dependable and fast, with a small resource footprint, it often outperforms competitors’ paid-for antivirus suites.”
How is ashshell.dll loaded?
Context menu handler - ashshell.dll is typically associtated with identifier name of avast. Windows Explorer displays a context menu for a file object when it is clicked with the right mouse button. This context menu allows various operations to be performed on the file object from within Explorer, like printing it or opening it with another program.
Approved shell extension - ashshell.dll has a CLSID (globally unique identifier) of {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24} with and identifier of avast. When the system detects that the user is downloading an external program that runs as part of the Windows user interface, the system searches for a digital certificate or requests that the user approve the action. If you enable this policy, Windows only starts approved programs.
avast! Antivirus is loaded by:
Community
| What is the community is seeing? | What is the community is doing? |
| About 0.2% of all Boost users have the ashshell.dll file. | Of the 0.2% of ashshell.dll users, 28.0% have disabled it. |
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Typical file (disk image) location:
C:\Program Files\avast software\avast\ashshell.dll
Are there other versions of avast! Antivirus?
What else is related?
What Windows OS versions does this run on?
Microsoft Windows XP (5.1.2600.131072)
Microsoft Windows XP (5.1.2600.196608)
Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium (6.0.6001.65536)
Windows Vista (TM) Business (6.0.6002.131072)
Windows Seven Black Edition (6.1.7600.0)
Windows 7 Home Premium (6.1.7600.0)
Windows 7 Home Premium (6.1.7601.65536)
Windows 7 Professional (6.1.7601.65536)
Windows 7 Home Premium (6.1.7601.65536)
Windows 7 Ultimate (6.1.7601.65536)
About AVAST Software
avast! antivirus software provides complete virus protection for your computer. Antivirus engine is complemented by anti-spyware, firewall and antispam modules
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