How to remove an wzshlstb.dll error

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

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Wzshlstb.dll file information

The process known as WinZip Shell Extension DLL

belongs to software WinZip (version 8.1 SR-1) or HijackThis or Mjuice Components or the Reap or Half-Life or Starry Night Enthusiast or Mozilla Thunderbird or Aleks 3.3.3 for Java VM

by WinZip Computing (www.winzip.com) or WinZip Computing LP (www.winzip.com) or WinZip Computing, S.L.

Description: wzshlstb.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder - generally C:\Program Files\WINZIP\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 5,120 bytes (61% of all occurrences), 20,552 bytes and 8 more variants.
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 core file. wzshlstb.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 66% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you still experience problems with wzshlstb.dll, you could also do the following:
1) uninstall WinZip or Mjuice Components from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs"
2) consult Winzip’s Customer Service
3) search for an update on the vendor’s website.

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If wzshlstb.dll is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 67% dangerous. The file size is 5,120 bytes (55% of all occurrences), 20,552 bytes, 20,553 bytes, 24,644 bytes or 24,645 bytes. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The program has no visible window. The service has no detailed description. The file is not a Windows core file. wzshlstb.dll seems to be a compressed file.
If you still experience problems with wzshlstb.dll, you could also do the following:
1) uninstall WinZip from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs"
2) contact Winzip to assist you
3) search for an update on the vendor’s website.

If wzshlstb.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings", the security rating is 67% dangerous. The file size is 24,644 bytes (37% of all occurrences), 20,553 bytes, 5,120 bytes or 24,645 bytes. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The program is not visible. There is no detailed description of this service. The file is not a Windows core file. wzshlstb.dll seems to be a compressed file.
If you still experience problems with wzshlstb.dll, you could also uninstall WinZip from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs".

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

it is not dangerous
Billy Geer

It can't be deleted :(
Mr Big (further information)

Part of Winzip
Salise

win zip extention harmless
newbie hacker

I can't delete it. It says "access is denied".
Konnichiwa

WinZip Shell Extension. Part of WinZip, shows the Zip-related context menu that comes up when you right-click a file. Can be turned off in WinZip options if desired.
Bob Gurch

Explorer enhancements(including additional Drag and Drop features. Can be turned off through the winzip program. Click on 'options - configuration then click the Explorer Enhancements tab. Uncheck Enable Explorer Enhancements at the very bottom.
Dimitri

Required .DLL for WinZip
Averil "Smiles"

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Summary: Average user rating of wzshlstb.dll: based on 63 votes with 9 reviews.

42 users think wzshlstb.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 10 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 6 users think wzshlstb.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 4 users doesn't grade wzshlstb.dll ("not sure about it").

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