How to remove an vsmvhk error

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Vsmvhk.dll file information

The process known as ShadowUser Pro (version 2.5) belongs to software ShadowUser Pro by ShadowStor (www.storagecraft.com).

Description: The file vsmvhk.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 126,976 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. There is no information about the author of the file. The program is not visible. The service has no detailed description. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. File vsmvhk.dll is not a Windows core file. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\AppInit_DLLs). You can uninstall this program in the control panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 77% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If there are any problems with vsmvhk.dll, you can do the following:
1) uninstall ShadowUser Pro from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs"
2) ask the software vendor, Shadowstor, for advice
3) update the program.

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as vsmvhk.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the vsmvhk.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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Used by DU Super Controller

it can be a file created by a software called Shadow User

to run shadowuser program a very good program
Ash (further information)

i confirm:shadow user file

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

1 user think vsmvhk.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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