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HookDll.dll file information

The process SetupHook or Hook DLL or hookdll or Hook DLL (UNICODE) belongs to the software Wise Solutions, Inc. SetupHook or Logitech SetPoint or HookDLL.DLL or Productivity Software Common Files or DVD Solution or Acoustica Effects Pack or Wise Package Studio or Wise Installation Studio or Wise Package Studio 7.00 SP by Wise Solutions, Inc (www.wisesolutions.com) or Logitech Inc (www.logitech.com) or Altiris (www.altiris.com).

Description: HookDll.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - common is C:\WINDOWS\system32\ or C:\Program Files\GRT\Controller\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 53248 bytes (49% of all occurrence), 10752 bytes, 57344 bytes, 10240 bytes, 98304 bytes, 45056 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 has no visible window. 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. There is no description of the program. HookDll.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 74% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If HookDll.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 69% dangerous. File size is 4608 bytes (84% of all occurrence), 73728 bytes. 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. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\AppInit_DLLs, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. HookDll.dll is able to record inputs.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as HookDll.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the HookDll.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.

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Can be used for keyloggers, Loads on start up with "Blazingtools Perfect Keylogger"
  fitzi  
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Its a keylogging trojan, and mysteriously keeps coming back
  Ben Hurr  
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Part of Logitech Setpoint
  guru  
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Got this when installing a program for MSI installers
  Tosse  
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Gehört zur Treiberausstattung von Logitech. Es ist jedoch nicht auszuschließen, dass Informationen versendet werden! Firewallmeldungen traten jedoch nicht auf, die darauf schließen, dass diese Datei mit dem Internet kommuniziert.
  deepsoul66   (further information)
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it appears on system startup saying blazing tools perfect keylogger
  steven griffiths  
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Comes with the logitch media mouse.
  Scott Forsyth   (further information)
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Wise for Windows Installer 6.1
  DFXBB  
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This file is associated with the Mediaplay wireless mouse software and its multimedia controls from Logitech. I quarantined the file and my media buttons on my mouse were no longer recognized.
  That Dave Guy  
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www.Symantec.com
  andy   (further information)
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Look Carefully before you make a comment. MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WRITE AND PROOVE IT TO YOURSELF! LookNSearch Has a comma before the dll HookDll.,dll NOT HookDll.dll THis is safe from Logitech!!!
   
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Logitech, SetPoint s/w for keyboards and mice. User customized keys and buttons to access and launch third party applications.
  T¥C   (further information)
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ASUS Driver
  ASUSTeK Computer Inc.   (further information)
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this dll is used to get keystrokes, and can potentially be used maliciously, although is a legitimate operating system dll.
  CeeJay  
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Part of the Wise Package Studio suite of Windows Installer MSI packaging toolset
  Roy Wiseman   (further information)
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SetupHook from Wise Solutions, Inc. - perhaps from PkgStudio
  Desktop PC Architect  
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  Gawå   (further information)

Summary: 5 users think HookDll.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 4 users think HookDll.dll is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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