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How to remove the SiKernel virus


Most antivirus programs identify SiKernel.dll as malware, e.g. Sophos identifies it as Mal/Generic-L, and TrendMicro identifies it as TROJ_AGENT.AUUM or ADW_AGENT.VEC.
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SiKernel.dll file information

The SiKernel.dll process contains no information about its author.

Description: SiKernel.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 57,344 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 58,368 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/sikernel.dll.html 
This .dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically every time you start your Internet browser. BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are identified by the firewall as your browser itself. BHOs are often used by adware and spyware. The unique ID of this BHO is 0140DF95-9128-4053-AE72-F43F0CFCA062. There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. SiKernel.dll is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. The file is not a Windows system file. SiKernel.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 83% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify SiKernel.dll related errors

External information from Tony Klein:

  • This spyware BHO (SiKernel.dll) is related to PolyFilter, parasite; purpose unclear

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

Security Task Manager Rating 80
  Max aka SkIF  
soll gefährlich sein, s.link
  Andri Caleisch   (further information)
gehört zum AntiVirenKit 2005 von G-Data
  St.V.  
Ist bei GData AVK 2005 dabei, ab Internet Security 2006 nicht mehr
  launchee  
Appears to be related to iNetFormFiller Free
  CJ  
File is UPX compressed. Uncompressing it reveals more text in the code.
  RobJE  
Tthis is a trojan, delete the file
   


Summary: Average user rating of SiKernel.dll: based on 5 votes with 7 reviews.
2 users think SiKernel.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user suspect danger. 2 users think SiKernel.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 4 users doesn't grade SiKernel.dll ("not sure about it").


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