How to remove s1940 error

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s1940.dll file information

The process belongs to the software s1940.dll by unknown.

Description: s1940.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 544768 bytes (79% of all occurrence), 348160 bytes.
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 D44BBB61-E17F-4AE6-A502-8D7E0B29E616. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. s1940.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. There is no detailed description of this service. File s1940.dll is not a Windows system file. s1940.dll is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 88% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as s1940.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the s1940.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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Summary: 1 user think s1940.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless.

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