How to remove an GrooveShellExtensions error
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GrooveShellExtensions.dll file information
The process known as GrooveShellExtensions Module or Microsoft Office Enterprise (version 2007) or Microsoft Office Ultimate (version 2007)
belongs to software Microsoft Office Access Setup or Microsoft Office Enterprise (version 2007) or Microsoft Office Shared (version 64-bit Setup, 64-bit, 64-bit MUI 2007, 64-bit MUI 2010, 64-bit MUI) or Microsoft Office Access Setup Metadata MUI or Microsoft Office Ultimate (version 2007) or GrooveShellExtensions Module or Microsoft Office Home and or Microsoft Office Professional (version 2007) or Microsoft Office Groove MUI (version 2007) or Microsoft Office Visio (version 2010) or Microsoft Office Shared Setup or Microsoft Office Home and Student (version 2007) or Microsoft Office Groove Setup or Microsoft Office (version 2003 Primary, 2003 Primary Interop, 2003 Web, 2003 Web Components, 2003 Proofing) or Microsoft Office Shared Setup Metadata MUI or Microsoft Office PowerPoint or Microsoft Office Project or Microsoft Office Professional Hybrid (version 2007) or MS Access (version 97 SP2) or Groove
by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) or Groove Networks (secure.groove.net).
Description: The file GrooveShellExtensions.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows.
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 2,217,848 bytes (43% of all occurrences), 2,212,224 bytes and 11 more variants. 
This .dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically every time you start your Internet browser. BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are identified by the firewall as your browser itself. BHOs are often used by adware and spyware.
The unique ID of this BHO is 72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E.
The program is not visible. It is not a Windows core file. The file has a digital signature. The service has no detailed description. File GrooveShellExtensions.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer.
GrooveShellExtensions.dll is able to record inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 55% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If any problems with Microsoft Office Access Setup or Microsoft Office Groove MUI occur, you can also uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs.
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If GrooveShellExtensions.dll is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 55% dangerous. The file size is 2,217,832 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 2,212,224 bytes, 2,217,848 bytes or 2,210,608 bytes.
The program is not visible. It is certified by a trustworthy company. File GrooveShellExtensions.dll is not a Windows system file. The service has no detailed description. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer.
GrooveShellExtensions.dll is able to record inputs.
If any problems with Microsoft Office Enterprise or Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 occur, you can also uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs.
If GrooveShellExtensions.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings", the security rating is 56% dangerous. The file size is 2,217,848 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 2,217,832 bytes or 2,210,608 bytes.
The program is not visible. The file is digitally signed. The service has no detailed description. File GrooveShellExtensions.dll is not a Windows core file. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer.
GrooveShellExtensions.dll is able to record inputs.
If any problems with Microsoft Office Shared 64-bit MUI 2007 or Microsoft Office Enterprise occur, you can also uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs.
External information from Tony Klein:
- This legitimate BHO (GrooveShellExtensions.dll) is related to Groove Virtual Office
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as GrooveShellExtensions.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the GrooveShellExtensions.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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