What is ntshrui.dll?
Part of Shell extensions for sharing by Microsoft
(ntshrui.dll is a system file that is installed with Windows)
How is ntshrui.dll loaded?
Context menu handler - ntshrui.dll is typically associtated with identifier name of Sharing. 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.
Copy hook handler - ntshrui.dll is typically associtated with identifier name of Sharing. Normally, users and applications can copy, move, delete, or rename folders with few restrictions. A program that implements a copy hook handler can control whether these operations take place. For instance, a copy hook handler can prevent critical folders from being renamed or deleted.
Approved shell extension - ntshrui.dll has a CLSID (globally unique identifier) of {40dd6e20-7c17-11ce-a804-00aa003ca9f6} with and identifier of Shell extensions for sharing. 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.
Shell extensions for sharing is loaded by:
Community
What is the community is seeing? | What is the community is doing? |
About 0.3% of all Boost users have the ntshrui.dll file. | Of the 0.3% of ntshrui.dll users, less than 1% have disabled it. |
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Typical file (disk image) location:
C:\Windows\System32\ntshrui.dll
Are there other versions of Shell extensions for sharing?
What else is related?
What Windows OS versions does this run on?
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (6.1.7600.0)
Windows 7 Home Basic (6.1.7600.0)
Windows 7 Home Premium (6.1.7600.0)
Windows 7 Professional (6.1.7600.0)
Windows 7 Ultimate (6.1.7600.0)
Windows 7 Ultimate N (6.1.7600.0)
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