How to remove shimgapi error

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

Description: shimgapi.dll is located in a not identifiable folder. The file size on Windows XP is 0 bytes.
The program has a visible window. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad). It is not a Windows core file. Note: File does not exist any longer. Therefore the technical security rating is 24% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as shimgapi.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the shimgapi.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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It's a file created by the MyDoom worm

Summary: 1 user think shimgapi.dll is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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