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How to remove shell32 error


The free file information forum can help you find out if shell32.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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shell32.exe file information

The process belongs to the software shell32.exe by unknown.

Description: File shell32.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 201,374 bytes (75% of all occurrence), 201,369 bytes.
There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. shell32.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 57% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If shell32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 39% dangerous. File size is 704,512 bytes (33% of all occurrence), 130,169 bytes, 667,769 bytes. The program has a visible window. The process has no file description. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). File shell32.exe is not a Windows system file. shell32.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, manipulate other programs.

If shell32.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 90% dangerous. File size is 2,113,024 bytes. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program has no visible window. File shell32.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. It is not a Windows system file. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. shell32.exe is able to hide itself.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

  • "default" definitely not required. Added by the BINGHE TROJAN!
  • "LTSMSG" definitely not required. Added by the LEMIR.B TROJAN!
  • "Shell" definitely not required. Added by the BADSECTOR TROJAN!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as shell32.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the shell32.exe 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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