How to remove an WRShell.dll error
WRShell.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 WRShell.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.
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WRShell.dll file information
The process known as Shell Components for Web Research belongs to software Web Research by macropool GmbH, Germany (www.macropool.com).
Description: WRShell.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\.
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 1,118,208 bytes (43% of all occurrences), 1,691,648 bytes and 11 more variants.
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 255215E2-87DC-4819-8724-D0B4C94DBEF5.
The program has no visible window. File WRShell.dll is able to monitor Internet browser. There is no detailed description of this service. It is not a Windows core file.
WRShell.dll is able to record inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 61% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You could uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ Web-Recherche 3 or O&O Defrag Professional Edition.
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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as WRShell.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the WRShell.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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