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How to remove DockShellHook error


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DockShellHook.dll file information

The process belongs to the software ObjectDock or DockShellHook.dll or ObjectDock Plus or Pack Vista Inspirat or Ultra focus or Accelerate by Stardock Corporation.

Description: File DockShellHook.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder or in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" (generally C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 20,480 bytes (54% of all occurrence), 112,400 bytes, 26,288 bytes, 112,136 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 maker of the file. The program is not visible. 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 can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. DockShellHook.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 70% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If DockShellHook.dll is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 72% dangerous. File size is 112,400 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. DockShellHook.dll is digitally signed. There is no detailed description of this service. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. DockShellHook.dll is not a Windows core file. DockShellHook.dll is able to record inputs.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as DockShellHook.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the DockShellHook.dll process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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objectdock aesthetic alternative to taskbar. uninstall OD if your comp cant handle the ram reqs. otherwise, completely harmless
  Sweep  
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used as part object dock
  kdj  
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Ist nur eine Dock Leiste die die Verknüpfungen auf dem Desktop erspart
  Simon   (further information)
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Vista´s Theme for windows XP
  Arouca  
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part of a Windows Xp skin. the Vista Inspirat skin....
  sakis_the_fraud  
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Gehört zu Vist Inspirat Object Dock
  FlummiFlowerFlo  
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it is used for vista inspirat as a visual style and theme changer. Should not be stopped unless known to cause a problem
   
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Used by ObjectDock
  CyLat   (further information)
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dll-Datei für die Windows XP/Vista Schnellstartleiste
  Grossa666   (further information)
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gehört zu Brico Packs Desktop Verschönerung
   
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windows customization dll. if you havn't customized your windows, delete it, it can slow down other processes.
  BlackWolf  
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Used by Object Dock
  Skyler  
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works with Object Dock for widows xp
  Mike  
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Part of ObjectDock (this link is correct)
  Pete G.   (further information)
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This file is a utility to customize win xp
   
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Verlangsamt evtl das starten anderer programme die in der leiste enthalten sind
  devcon   (further information)
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helps object dock. shouldnt do anythin exiting
  illicit  
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Used by ObjectDock program
  Candi Bashiri   (further information)

Summary: 15 users think DockShellHook.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. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user doesn't grade DockShellHook.dll ("not sure about it").

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