How to remove an EPPShell.dll error

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

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EPPShell.dll file information

The process belongs to software EditPlus (version 2, 3) or EPSON Easy Photo Print or EPSON Copy Utility (version 3) or Epson Easy Photo Print (version 2) or Total CMA Pack by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION (www.epson.com) or ES-Computing.

Description: EPPShell.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ or in C:\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 69,632 bytes (40% of all occurrences), 32,256 bytes and 5 more variants.
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 description of the program. 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. The file is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 76% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You could completely remove EditPlus 2 or EPSON Easy Photo Print (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

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If EPPShell.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings", the security rating is 72% dangerous. The file size is 38,424 bytes. There is no file information. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The program has no visible window. The file is certified by a trustworthy company. There is no detailed description of this service. It is not a Windows core file.

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

part of editplus
anonymous (further information)

Runs as part of the user shell to provide context info for EditPlus
Malcolm Swaine

EditPlus context menu handler. Required for shell integration functionality for the EditPlus text editor for Windows. Can be found in the system registry under CLSID 63AFBDFB-5EF8-4791-AF79-9A3C0DE48974 is EditPlus is installed.
scign (further information)

Edit plus right mouse button DLL
S Boutcher

part of editplus2
ea

It is similiar with notepad, but Security Task Manager can delete for temporaly, wow, it imunize xselft from interverence, another case, Security Task Manager can not work properly againts citrix metaframe, so I not prefer to purchase full version Security Task Manager because it problem
pablo

It like note pad, but spyinfo can delete for temporaly, wow it can imunize for xselft,
Tiongkok

Part of editplus
Dw

I think it's safe but Prevx CSI scanner identifies as Malicious Software starting from version 3.10b193 of Editplus
Francesco (further information)

Part of EditPlus [3]

Summary: Average user rating of EPPShell.dll: based on 8 votes with 10 reviews.

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

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