How to remove an dwspy32.dll error

Dwspy32.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 dwspy32.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Dwspy32.dll file information

The process known as DWSPY32 SpyWorks subclassing engine DLL belongs to software 101 Clips or M8 Multi Clipboard by Desaware (www.desaware.com).

Description: dwspy32.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in the folder C:\Windows or in a subfolder of C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 137,216 bytes (48% of all occurrences), 135,680 bytes, 136,192 bytes or 134,144 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 service has no detailed description. It is not a Windows core file. Dwspy32.dll is able to record keyboard inputs. dwspy32.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 88% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You can uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > M8 Multi Clipboard or 101 Clips).

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as dwspy32.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the dwspy32.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

This is just "Free Multi Clipboard". This program replace your clipboard and add more options
Ionko`S

So far the only way I have been able to remove this file is by booting in safe mode and deleting it. However, after I updated my cox cable security suite software it came back. I called cox and they said this file is not theirs. However, as usual they blamed everything from Ad Aware to Spy Bot, to XoftSpy (other software I have on my system) for the cox suite not working to catch these files.

Found by a squared as possible malware

It's part of DesaWare's spyworks suite.
Chris Freestone (further information)

Firma: Desaware; lt. Yahoo: Desaware Inc. - Components and Tools for Microsoft Visual Studio; Datei-Version: 4.1.000; DWSPY32 SpyWorks subclassing engine DLL; Größe: 129.024 Bytes Größe auf Datenträger: 131.072 Bytes; Erstellt: Freitag, 22. April 2005, 06:27:07; geändert: Donnerstag, 18. April 1996, 19:34:10; letzter Zugriff: 5. November 2005, 09:18:52 - demzufolge könnte die DLL harmlos sein; ich habe Visual Studio nicht (mehr?) installiert
Blonder_Hans (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of dwspy32.dll: based on 7 votes with 5 reviews.

5 users think dwspy32.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 2 users doesn't grade dwspy32.dll ("not sure about it").

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