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How to remove the localsplnet virus


Most antivirus programs identify localsplnet.dll as malware, e.g. Kaspersky identifies it as not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MediaBack.c, and Microsoft identifies it as Adware:Win32/MediaPlaceTV.
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Localsplnet.dll file information

The process known as Local Spool Net support DLL appears to be part of software localsplnet by unknown.

Description: localsplnet.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 65,536 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/localsplnet.dll.html 
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 E0000D50-8DE9-4FCB-9284-22EC06851B37 or 9527E450-D666-11E3-B8ED-00600938CE5F or 7 more variants. There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. File localsplnet.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. There is no detailed description of this service. File localsplnet.dll is not a Windows system file. localsplnet.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 77% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify localsplnet.dll related errors

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

possibly spyware
  Wally   (further information)
CoolWebSearch (CWS) hijacker
  YoKenny   (further information)
Looks like another coolwebsearch file that seems to defy spyware scans
  TC   (further information)


Summary: Average user rating of localsplnet.dll: based on 2 votes with 3 reviews.
2 users think localsplnet.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade localsplnet.dll ("not sure about it").


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