How to remove an WLHook.dll error

WLHook.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 WLHook.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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WLHook.dll file information

The process known as ACS Session White List Hook or AOL Connectivity Service Session List belongs to software AOL Connectivity Services or AOL Connectivity Service or AOL Uninstaller by America Online (www.aol.com) or AOL (www.aol.com).

Description: The file WLHook.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" (mainly C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\). Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 4,608 bytes (93% of all occurrences), 10,288 bytes or 10,312 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 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. The file is not a Windows system file. WLHook.dll is able to record inputs. WLHook.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 64% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case of problems with WLHook.dll, you can remove the entire program AOL Connectivity Services or AOL Uninstaller using Windows Control Panel.

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

The process ACS Session White List Hook belongs to the software AOL Connectivity Service by America Online
Rikshaw

Not enough info toe evaluate
Maria Thompson

agree , its a AOL communication setup file
John Raams

Kaspersky pick it up from AOL
pete

WLHook.dll is from AOL connectivity processes. You will not be able to delete it until you end all AOL processes and exit the icon that is in your task bar.
Demon

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

3 users think WLHook.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 3 users doesn't grade WLHook.dll ("not sure about it").

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