How to remove BCShellEx error

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BCShellEx.dll file information

The process Context Menu Shell Extension or Beyond Compare belongs to the software Beyond Compare Version or Beyond Compare Shell Extension by Scooter Software (www.scootersoftware.com).

Description: BCShellEx.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 98,816 bytes (33% of all occurrence), 97,792 bytes, 93,696 bytes, 88,064 bytes.
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 process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. The service has no detailed description. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. It is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 56% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as BCShellEx.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the BCShellEx.dll process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

It was installed when I installed BeyondCompare and probably provides integration with MS File Explorer.
cfrito (further information)

Provided context file selection in filemanager. Can not be ended.
peter r (further information)

Used by Beyond Compare 2 to add right-click functionality to Explorer
Troy (further information)

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

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