Should I remove Shell Extensions?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.0.2 |
100.00% |
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Shell Extensions 2.0.2
from Synesis Software
Overview
Shell Extensions 2.0.2 is a program developed by Synesis Software. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The software installer includes 10 files and is usually about 1.14 MB (1,192,280 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 80% of users of Shell Extensions come from the United States, it is also popular in Iran.
Program details
URL: www.shellext.com
Installation folder: C:\Windows\System32\shellext
Uninstaller: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ShellExt\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 1.14 MB
Files installed by Shell Extensions 2.0.2
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MEFlCase.dll - Shell Extensions (File Case Shell Extension)
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MEGrPath.dll - Grab Path Shell Extension
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MERdOnly.dll - ReadOnly Toggler Shell Extension
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uninst.exe
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MECmdBox.dll - Command Box Shell Extension
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MEDateMv.dll - Date Rename Shell Extension
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MEReboot.dll - Remote Reboot Shell Extension
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MERemDir.dll - Empty Directory Removal Shell Extension
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MERunPrg.dll - Run Program Shell Extension
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METouch.dll - Toucher Shell Extension
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- MERdOnly.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Read Only Context Menu Handler' with a class of {00537963-0000-0007-0004-00c0dfe64a64}.
- MEFlCase.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'File Case Context Menu Handler' with a class of {00537963-0001-0002-0004-00c0dfe64a64}.
How do I remove Shell Extensions?
You can uninstall Shell Extensions from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Shell Extensions 2.0.2, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Shell Extensions.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Dell
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OS VERSIONS
Win XP 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
50.00% |
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Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
80.00% |
| Iran |
20.00% |