How to remove the awvvw virus

Most antivirus programs identify awvvw.dll as malware.
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Awvvw.dll file information

The process does provide any valid information about its producer.

Description: awvvw.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 692,276 bytes (10% of all occurrences), 573,492 bytes and 37 more variants.
This .dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically every time you start your Internet browser. BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are identified by the firewall as your browser itself. BHOs are often used by adware and spyware. The unique ID of this BHO is 6DD0BC06-4719-4BA3-BEBC-FBAE6A448152 or 00DBDAC8-4691-4797-8E6A-7C6AB89BC441 or 66 more variants. The application has no file description. The program is not visible. There is no detailed description of this service. Awvvw.dll is not a Windows core file. File awvvw.dll is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Awvvw.dll is able to monitor Internet browser. awvvw.dll is able to monitor applications, manipulate other programs and record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 92% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

Nerviger Trojaner, kann das System verlangsamen - Trojan.Vundo.B
Nico (further information)

it is used by firefox and more as a sort of resource file i think so that it's a trojan sounds quite unlikely to me
redguy118

Summary: Average user rating of awvvw.dll: based on 4 votes with 2 reviews.

1 user think it's probably harmless. 3 users think awvvw.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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