How to remove an plx_hook error

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Plx_hook.dll file information

The process known as Enables Plaxo to integrate securely with Windows Mail, Windows Live Mail, and Outlook Express or Enables Plaxo to integrate securely with Outlook Express belongs to software Plaxo Integration for Windows Mail, Windows Live Mail, and Outlook Express or Plaxo Integration for Outlook Express by Plaxo (www.plaxo.com).

Description: plx_hook.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 43,073 bytes (65% of all occurrences), 43,585 bytes, 33,857 bytes or 42,561 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 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. plx_hook.dll is able to record inputs. plx_hook.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 66% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You can uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Plaxo Toolbar for Windows or Plaxo Toolbar for Outlook and).

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as plx_hook.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the plx_hook.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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This file installs from Plaxo.com when you run thier istall.exe...it allows plaxo to seemlessly update your Outlook contacts
Kip Fischer

Allows for easy integration of OUTLOOK and Plaxo

Summary: Average user rating of plx_hook.dll: based on 3 votes with 2 reviews.

3 users think plx_hook.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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