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How to remove YzShadow error


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YzShadow.exe file information

The process Attach drop shadow to windows belongs to the software Y'z Shadow or YzShadow XP by Y'z@Home.

Description: File YzShadow.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 172,032 bytes (83% of all occurrence), 151,552 bytes.
The program has a visible window. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The file is not a Windows core file. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). YzShadow.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 47% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If YzShadow.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 53% dangerous. File size is 155,648 bytes (70% of all occurrence), 151,552 bytes. The file is not a Windows core file. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). YzShadow.exe is able to monitor applications.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as YzShadow.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the YzShadow.exe 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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User Comments

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Puts shadows below windows and makes the startmenu and the windowmnus transparent
   
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its part of Rocket Dock, shouldn't be of any problem. It creats 'shadow' on some icons.
  Jason Goodwin  
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It adds a mc-like drop shadow to open windows. Aesthetic and harmless
  Kingsley Joseph   (further information)
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Puts shadows below windows
   

Summary: 4 users think YzShadow.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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