How to remove an pctgmhk error

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Pctgmhk.dll file information

The process known as pctgmhk.dll belongs to software Spyware Doctor or Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus or PC Tools Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus or PC Tools Internet Security (version 2009) or PC Tools Spyware Doctor by PC Tools (www.pctools.com).

Description: The file pctgmhk.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 147,024 bytes (45% of all occurrences), 150,576 bytes and 4 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. There is no information about the author of the file. The program is not visible. File pctgmhk.dll is a Verisign signed file. The file is digitally signed. The service has no detailed description. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. Pctgmhk.dll is not a Windows system file. pctgmhk.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 57% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you encounter difficulties with pctgmhk.dll, you can contact Pctools Customer Service, see if there is a newer version ^[1][2] or uninstall Spyware Doctor or Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

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If pctgmhk.dll is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 58% dangerous. The file size is 150,576 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 140,680 bytes. There is no information about the author of the file. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The program is not visible. It is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature. The service has no detailed description. It is not a Windows system file. pctgmhk.dll is able to record inputs.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as pctgmhk.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the pctgmhk.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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Certified by 'VeriSign' for company: PC Tools, Introduced when Spywere Dr. is installed
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Description: File pctgmhk.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 147,024 bytes (52% of all occurrence), 140,680 bytes, 150,576 bytes, 147,992 bytes, 140,712 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. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. File pctgmhk.dll is a Verisign signed file. The file is digitally signed. The service has no detailed description. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. pctgmhk.dll is not a Windows system file. pctgmhk.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 57% dangerous. Ithink it is dangerous because it has never usually ever been in the list when running security task manager

I don't know what the file does, but it gets installed with PC Tools, a commercial anti-spyware and antvirus product recommended in the top right corner of this page.
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Summary: Average user rating of pctgmhk.dll: based on 2 votes with 3 reviews.

1 user think pctgmhk.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think pctgmhk.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users doesn't grade pctgmhk.dll ("not sure about it").

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