How to remove CmdLineExt error

CmdLineExt.dll file information

The process SecuROM Context-Menu for Explorer or SecuROM context menu for Explorer belongs to the software CmdLineExt.dll by Sony DADC Austria AG.

Description: File CmdLineExt.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 98304 bytes (82% of all occurrence), 90112 bytes, 108144 bytes, 107888 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 file is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program has no visible window. The service has no detailed description. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. CmdLineExt.dll is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 70% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If CmdLineExt.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 52% dangerous. File size is 108144 bytes. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program has no visible window. The file is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital Signature. There is no detailed description of this service. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. It is not a Windows system file.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as CmdLineExt.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the CmdLineExt.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.

Links: CmdLineExt.dll, CmdLineExt.dll

used by EliteToolbar = spyware :
  Damic  

Either a trojan or a worm. Prevents you from running task manager
  Al  

Most likely an illegal rootkit installed for purpose of copy protection. It can cause problems with other tools, so it's recommended to remove it if possible.
   

Installed with Commandos Strike Force
  fx  

Was installed with a game. Some kind of copy protection. Get rid of it. Any silently installed components can be considered spyware.
  hmd  

Was installed when I installed UT2003 so that I would have to play with the CD until the patch came out resolving the issue.
   

SECUROM is a very effective type of copy protection. It has been proven to cause serious performance problems on a lot of systems. Unfortunately, it is also necessary to run any game that uses it.
  Pheonix  

Sony Copy Protection Crap for Games ie, Fear/GTA/Etc
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Has something to do with the SecuROM cd/dvd security.
  HeinD  

Sony DADC DRM
   

Part of Securom Software (NeedForSpeed MostWanted)
  ruffles  

Was installed with Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas. Purpose unknown.
   

Never had GTA - San Andreas, so it doesn't come from there.
  Andrej  

More comments can be found here:
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