How to remove an grooveex.dll error
Grooveex.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 grooveex.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.
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Grooveex.dll file information
The process known as Microsoft SharePoint Workspace Extensions or Microsoft SkyDrive Pro Extensions or Microsoft Office Professional Plus (version 2010) or Microsoft Office Office (version 64-bit Components 2010)
belongs to software Microsoft Office Shared (version 64-bit Setup, 64-bit MUI 2010, 64-bit, 64-bit MUI) 2010) or Microsoft Office Professional Plus (version 2010, 2013) or Microsoft Office (version 2010, 365 Home Premium Preview, 2013, 2003 Primary Interop, 365 ProPlus Preview, 14 system) or Microsoft Office Access Setup Metadata MUI or Microsoft Office Access Setup or Microsoft Office Professional or Microsoft Office Office (version 32-bit Components, 32-bit, 64-bit Components) or Microsoft Office Visio (version 2010) or Microsoft Office Groove MUI (version 2010) or Microsoft Office Shared Setup Metadata MUI or Microsoft Office Shared Setup
by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).
Description: grooveex.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" or in a subfolder of C:\ or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder.
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 4,221,328 bytes (57% of all occurrences), 4,171,424 bytes and 16 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 72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E or D0498E0A-45B7-42AE-A9AA-ABA463DBD3BF.
The program is not visible. The file has a digital signature. It is not a Windows system file. The file is able to monitor Internet browser. The service has no detailed description.
grooveex.dll is able to record inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 56% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you have any problems with grooveex.dll, you may want to remove the entire program Microsoft Office Shared 64-bit Setup or Microsoft Office Shared 64-bit MUI 2010 using Windows Control Panel.
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External information from Tony Klein:
- This legitimate BHO (GrooveShellExtensions.dll) is related to Groove Virtual Office
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as grooveex.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the grooveex.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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