How to remove sdchook error

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sdchook.dll file information

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Description: sdchook.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder - mostly c:\program files\support.com\bin\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 45056 bytes (99% of all occurrence), 40960 bytes, 53248 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. File sdchook.dll is not a Windows core file. sdchook.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 66% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as sdchook.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the sdchook.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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User Comments

i cant get it to leave! but seems harmless.
SiDDharTha

It is used by the Qwest Quickcare DSL modem monitoring and restoring system which allows you to diagnosis repair your internet connection.
Walt A.

Part of Qwest Quickcare connection troubleshooter. Have found useful occassionally. Assume Qwest at least fairly reliable in choice of software. Assume intrusive on personal networking settings, but that's why one would use it. Certainly not required, but would probably use to save networking settings at least once, then disable unless needed.
CRC

From comments seems it is part of Qwest Quickcare
H. Taylor

It has been installed by Planet for check and repair of my internet connection. I guess you dont need it when your connection is working fine. I dont know what will happen if you delete it.

In my case, RoadRunner installs this as part of RoadRunner Medic to troubleshoot connection problems. If you want to use RoadRunner Medic, you gotta put up with this. RoadRunner Medic is an optional program and not necessary for RoadRunner connections.
Dennis Staley (further information)

used to keep dsl modems up. has autorepair
D CHUBB

Mine seems to have been installed by Qwest QuikCare for DSL line support. I suspect it is relabelled by a variety of ISPs.
Alan Winston (further information)

This is a part of Belgacom genius and alows you to automatically configure your dsl modem for your ISP, it can be run when your internet conenction doesn't work anymore.

However, when installed you can not disable it anymroe without losing your ability to connect. In my opinion you don't need this unless your are having troubles connecting to your ISp, don't use Belgacom Genius. If its part of another program then it is not certain what it does, but it evolves internet activety. (genius sometimes tries to conenct to a server, when I don't allow it my TCP/ip stops working / no surfing or online gaming possible))
same as above

Summary: 3 users think sdchook.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 6 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 2 users think sdchook.dll is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade sdchook.dll ("not sure about it").

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