How to remove an arcext error

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Arcext.dll file information

The process known as WinAce-Archiver Shell Extension belongs to software WinAce Archiver by e-merge GmbH (www.winace.com).

Description: The file arcext.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (normally C:\Program Files\WINACE\). Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 166,912 bytes (58% of all occurrences), 165,888 bytes and 5 more variants.
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior. The program is not visible. There is no detailed description of this service. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. File arcext.dll is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 66% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You can also do the following:

go to the support area of the Winace website
verify that you have installed the latest version
remove the entire program WinAce Archiver at mailto:techsupport or WinAce Archiver using Windows Control Panel

Recommended: Identify arcext.dll related errors

If arcext.dll is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 66% dangerous. The file size is 166,912 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 165,888 bytes, 163,328 bytes or 112,640 bytes. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The program has no visible window. There is no detailed description of this service. The file is not a Windows system file.
You can also remove the entire program WinAce Archiver using Windows Control Panel.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as arcext.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the arcext.dll process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Used by WinAce to allow you to right-click in Explorer to perform archiving functions
Troy

Commercial file compression util.
Ben! (further information)

WinAce file. Not dangerous
Shal

Makes right click SLOW
Alex (further information)

It's a part of WinAce-Archiver.
Dr. Ashley (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of arcext.dll: based on 5 votes with 5 reviews.

4 users think arcext.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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