How to remove an asoehook.dll error

Asoehook.dll is a Windows DLL file. DLL is the abbreviation for Dynamic Link Library. DLL files are needed by programs or web browser extensions, because they contain program code, data, and resources. The following information can help you determine if asoehook.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Asoehook.dll file information

The process known as AntiSpam OE Hook belongs to software Norton AntiSpam or Symantec Shared Component or Norton Internet Security (version 2006) or Norton 360 Premier Edition or Norton Security Suite or Add-On Pack or IDAutomation.com Code (version 128) or AGEIA PhysX Engines by Symantec (www.symantec.com).

Description: asoehook.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" - e.g. C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\AntiSpam\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 198,240 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 198,232 bytes and 11 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. Asoehook.dll is a Verisign signed file. It is certified by a trustworthy company. There is no detailed description of this service. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. Asoehook.dll is not a Windows core file. asoehook.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 45% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You may want to uninstall the software Norton AntiSpam or BULLFROG GAMEPAD using the "Add or Remove Programs" function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs).

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If asoehook.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 48% dangerous. The file size is 419,696 bytes (28% of all occurrences), 415,088 bytes and 14 more variants. It is a Verisign signed file. The program is not visible. The file has a digital signature. The service has no detailed description. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. Asoehook.dll is not a Windows core file. asoehook.dll is able to record inputs and monitor applications.
You may want to do the following:

get help from the software vendor Symantec
uninstall the software Norton 360 or Norton Security Suite using the "Add or Remove Programs" function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs)

If asoehook.dll is located in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder, the security rating is 55% dangerous. The file size is 413,144 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 198,256 bytes. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The program has no visible window. The file is digitally signed. There is no detailed description of this service. Asoehook.dll is not a Windows system file. asoehook.dll is able to record inputs and monitor applications.
You may want to do the following:

get help from the software vendor Symantec
uninstall the software Norton Security Suite using the "Add or Remove Programs" function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs)

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as asoehook.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the asoehook.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

I use Norton's so I will keep for now
Darienofeden

Norton Spam Blocker. Not very harmful at all.
Caleb

Norton's internet security plug in.
Jeff

Norton Internet Security 2010
golden

Norton Anti-Spam...useless.
Anon

Kill it if you don't use Outlook Express.

Part of Norton antispam running with outlook express
bob

Norton Antispam no harm

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Summary: Average user rating of asoehook.dll: based on 23 votes with 9 reviews.

20 users think asoehook.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user doesn't grade asoehook.dll ("not sure about it").

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