How to remove shellextension error

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shellextension.dll file information

The process Microsoft AntiSpyware Shell Extension or ShellExtension Module or MediaView Extension (ShellExtension) belongs to the software Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta 1) or Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware or LeechGet 2004 Version or WinMerge or MediaView Extension or LeechGet 2006 Version by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com) or SoftTech InterCorp Corporation, http://www.stintercorp.com/.

Description: shellextension.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ - usually C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 101,080 bytes (83% of all occurrence), 93,408 bytes, 88,064 bytes, 32,768 bytes, 49,152 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 has no visible window. shellextension.dll is not a Windows system file. shellextension.dll is digitally signed. The service has no detailed description. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. shellextension.dll is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 48% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If shellextension.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 59% dangerous. File size is 372,736 bytes. The program has no visible window. There is no detailed description of this service. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. File shellextension.dll is not a Windows core file. The process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel.

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

Microsoft Antispyware - windows explorer right click menu extension
Kender (further information)

It's located in the folder "Microsoft AntiSpyware" (system disk, "Program Files").
yakobson

great program for removing viruses and spyware, and preventing some unwanted startup programs
patrick

It is part of Microsoft Antispyware program not dangerous
Eleovildo

microsoft anti spyware beta, good product
dom

It is part of Microsoft Antispyware program not dangerous
David (further information)

Summary: 9 users think shellextension.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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