How to remove an audiodev.dll error

Audiodev.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 audiodev.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Audiodev.dll file information

The process known as Portable Media Devices Shell Extension belongs to software Microsoft Windows Operating System by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

Description: The file audiodev.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 480,768 bytes (39% of all occurrences), 276,992 bytes and 10 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. The service has no detailed description. Audiodev.dll is not a Windows system file. The file is a Microsoft signed file. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 43% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

Can't it block non-licenced mp3s
Rick

It crashed a Windows install repeatedly whenever opening My Computer. I disabled loading it, and haven't had problems since

trend security has flaged it as a TROJ SPNR 0CGK11 virus and it has buried itself in my registry
steve

Summary: Average user rating of audiodev.dll: based on 5 votes with 3 reviews.

3 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user think audiodev.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users doesn't grade audiodev.dll ("not sure about it").

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