What is HWExt64.dll?
HWExt64.dll is part of Hex Workshop and developed by BreakPoint Software, Inc. according to the HWExt64.dll version information.
HWExt64.dll's description is "Hex Workshop Shell Extension"
HWExt64.dll is digitally signed by BreakPoint Software, Inc..
HWExt64.dll is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files\BreakPoint Software\Hex Workshop v6.8\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about HWExt64.dll.
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Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on HWExt64.dll:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Hex Workshop |
| Company name | BreakPoint Software, Inc. |
| File description | Hex Workshop Shell Extension |
| Internal name | HWEXT |
| Original filename | HWEXT.DLL |
| Comments | http://www.bpsoft.com |
| Legal copyright | Copyright (c) 1995-2014 BreakPoint Software,5419 Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
| Product version | 6.8.0.5419 |
| File version | 6.8.0.5419 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Hex Workshop |
| Company name | BreakPoint Software, Inc. |
| File description | Hex Workshop Shell Extension |
| Internal name | HWEXT |
| Original filename | HWEXT.DLL |
| Comments | http://www.bpsoft.com |
| Legal copyright | Copyright (c) 1995-2014 BreakPoint S.. |
| Product version | 6.8.0.5419 |
| File version | 6.8.0.5419 |
Digital signatures [?]
HWExt64.dll has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | BreakPoint Software, Inc. |
| Certificate issuer name | Thawte Code Signing CA - G2 |
| Certificate serial number | 0ac3cf34686d1bff5fc6519bd737b0c5 |
VirusTotal report
None of the 55 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the HWExt64.dll file.
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | c7f84b15b02e3a86e73675b08f1e00db |
| SHA256 | b69eecbe9258a95d76c3760e9933104458f743eca1b8068375d9f8c776f2d8fb |
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