How to remove an shmswnrc.dll error

Shmswnrc.dll is a Windows DLL file. DLL is the abbreviation for Dynamic Link Library. DLL files are needed by programs or web browser extensions, because they contain program code, data, and resources. The following information can help you determine if shmswnrc.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Shmswnrc.dll file information

The process known as SHMSWNRC.DLL belongs to software unknown by System Software.

Description: shmswnrc.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 77,824 bytes (90% of all occurrences) or 196,608 bytes.
This is a special .dll file (Dynamic Link Library), which starts automatically when programs are launched. So it can monitor or manipulate all of your program starts. File shmswnrc.dll is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. It monitors program starts. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. There is no detailed description of this service. Therefore the technical security rating is 69% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as shmswnrc.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the shmswnrc.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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Probably indicates that Spector 2.1 spyware is installd
cdiemer

This is Spector 2.1 an older version but still spyware.
Spymaster

Summary: Average user rating of shmswnrc.dll: based on 3 votes with 2 reviews.

3 users think shmswnrc.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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