How to remove DockShellHook error
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DockShellHook.dll file information
The process belongs to the software ObjectDock or DockShellHook.dll or ObjectDock Plus or Pack Vista Inspirat or Ultra focus or Accelerate by Stardock Corporation.
Description: File DockShellHook.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder or in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" (generally C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 20480 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 26288 bytes, 112400 bytes, 112136 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. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. 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 core file. The program can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. DockShellHook.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 71% dangerous, however also read the users reviews. Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as DockShellHook.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the DockShellHook.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: DockShellHook.dll, DockShellHook.dll
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12 users think DockShellHook.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application.
1 user think it's probably harmless.
2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
1 user suspect danger.
1 user doesn't grade DockShellHook.dll ("not sure about it").
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