How to remove the winword virus
Most antivirus programs identify winword.dll as malware, e.g. Microsoft identifies it as Adware:Win32/Clickspring.C, and Symantec identifies it as Adware.Purityscan.
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Winword.dll file information
The process itself does not provide any dependable information about its developer or its associated software.
Description: winword.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32.
The file size on Windows 7/XP is 81,920 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.
The process has no file description. The program has no visible window. There is no detailed description of this service. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. It is not a Windows core file. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\AppInit_DLLs).
Therefore the technical security rating is 91% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
Recommended: Identify winword.dll related errors
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as winword.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the winword.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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