How to remove an ShellWash error

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ShellWash.dll file information

The process known as Window Washer Shredding Shell Extension belongs to software Window Washer or Pocket Mechanic by Webroot Software (www.webroot.com).

Description: ShellWash.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 58,880 bytes (66% of all occurrences), 58,368 bytes, 42,496 bytes, 43,008 bytes or 61,256 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. There is no detailed description of this service. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. File ShellWash.dll is not a Windows core file. ShellWash.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 65% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you encounter difficulties with ShellWash.dll, you can uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ Pocket Mechanic or Able2Extract.

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as ShellWash.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the ShellWash.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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User Comments

From Windows Washer, shell integration, added to "right-click" menu. No harm.
David Smith

comes with Webroot Window Washer

Webroot Makes It
Miss Lexi (further information)

Normal window washer
Mfich

Webwoot Window Washer
AdamX

it is legitimate
conor (further information)

AVG found Trojan horse Agent.KVU in it. Maybe camouflage.
Ron Coupe

Summary: Average user rating of ShellWash.dll: based on 8 votes with 7 reviews.

6 users think ShellWash.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think ShellWash.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade ShellWash.dll ("not sure about it").

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