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How to remove the HookPS2 virus


Most antivirus programs identify HookPS2.dll as malware.
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HookPS2.dll file information

The process HookPS2.dll has no vendor information.

Description: HookPS2.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 49,152 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/hookps2.dll.html 
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. Program has no file description. The program has no visible window. It is able to record keyboard inputs. The service has no detailed description. HookPS2.dll is not a Windows core file. HookPS2.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 99% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify HookPS2.dll related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as HookPS2.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the HookPS2.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

keylogger and all stuff
   
Probably part of a Labtec Keyboard driver or something... that's why it logs keystrokes ;). Didn't try removing it, since i have a labtec keyboard, so it is allowed to be here.
  Wolf  


Summary: Average user rating of HookPS2.dll: based on 2 votes with 2 reviews.
1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think HookPS2.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it.


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