How to remove an stobject error

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Stobject.dll file information

The process known as Systray shell service object or Objeto de servicio de núcleo Systray belongs to software Microsoft Windows Operating System or Sistema operativo Microsoft Windows by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

Description: The file stobject.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 121,856 bytes (36% of all occurrences), 122,368 bytes and 38 more variants.
The program has a visible window. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad). The file is not a Windows core file. Stobject.dll is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 9% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

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RAGALM

stobject.dll is a critical Windows file, it is used to provide functionality to your system tray.
Dave

The stobject.dll (Systray-shellserviceobject) is loaded by explorer and responsible for the system tray. Without it there will be no systray at all.
Chiel

I was wondering if stobject.dll should be on a delayed startup because i am using WinPatrol to look at all my startup programs and it says its delayed
Caleb

Summary: Average user rating of stobject.dll: based on 5 votes with 4 reviews.

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

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