How to remove an fpshx error

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Fpshx.dll file information

The process known as FSAV Shell Extension Dll belongs to software F-Secure Anti-Virus or Charter High-Speed Security by F-Secure (www.f-secure.com).

Description: fpshx.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 18,432 bytes (80% of all occurrences), 32,768 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. The program is not visible. 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. fpshx.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 65% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you have any problems with fpshx.dll, you can uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > F-Secure Anti-Virus 2006 or F-Secure Internet Security 2006).

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

F-Secure Antivirus file. Shouldn't be dangerous.
JohmSmith

It's a part of f-secure

it's f-secure dll
oleg

Summary: Average user rating of fpshx.dll: based on 6 votes with 3 reviews.

5 users think fpshx.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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