Remove %LOCAL APPDATA%\SMARTWEB\SWHK.DLL malware
%LOCAL APPDATA%\SMARTWEB\SWHK.DLL Malware Removal Guide
Manual removal instructions:
Antivirus Report of %LOCAL APPDATA%\SMARTWEB\SWHK.DLL:
%local appdata%\smartweb\swhk.dll
Full path on a computer: %LOCAL APPDATA%\SMARTWEB\SWHK.DLL
File Size: 106856
Antivirus testing: 5 / 68
Dangerous Status: Potentially unwanted
Malware Aliases: Adware.Shopper.845 Win32/PriceGong.C potentially unwanted (variant) not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.PriceGong PUP.Optional.SmartWeb.A PUP.SoftBrainTechnologies
SWHK.DLL software is detected as PUP-gen (potentially unwanted program).
| %LOCAL APPDATA%\SMARTWEB\SWHK.DLL | Malware |
| %LOCAL APPDATA%\SMARTWEB\SWHK.DLL | Dangerous |
| %LOCAL APPDATA%\SMARTWEB\SWHK.DLL | High Risk |
File Size: 106856
Antivirus testing: 5 / 68
Dangerous Status: Potentially unwanted
Malware Aliases: Adware.Shopper.845 Win32/PriceGong.C potentially unwanted (variant) not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.PriceGong PUP.Optional.SmartWeb.A PUP.SoftBrainTechnologies
What is SWHK.DLL and how dangerous is it?
SWHK.DLL software is detected as PUP-gen (potentially unwanted program).
Why users find SWHK.DLL as "unwanted" application?
Annoying Advertisement
- Advertisement misleading you into visiting another site or downloading files.
- Delivering out-of-context advertising, which worsen your computing, experience.
- Unwanted processes that you can not control.
- Changing your computer and browser settings without your permission.
SWHK.DLL shows pop-up ads or text ads or advertising banners.
The banners are really invasive. There is no way to stop SWHK.DLL unwanted pop-ups.
Breaking your privacy
SWHK.DLL is spying on almost everything you do!
Unwanted behavior
After infecting with SWHK.DLL, you can find that your PC is running slow.
You can see:
SWHK.DLL is preventing you from removing it. You cannot uninstall SWHK.DLL, delete its files and folders.
How did I get infected with SWHK.DLL?
SWHK.DLL like many Win32pup-Gen programs is often downloaded in a bundle with other program like free software, audio and video convert programs, cracked games etc.
SWHK.DLL can also be bundled within the custom installer on many download sites, so if you have downloaded a software from these web sites, chances are that SWHK.DLL was installed during the software setup process.
How to protect myself from being infected with SWHK.DLL again?
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You can avoid Win32pup-Gen infections like SWHK.DLL by not downloading software from unknown sources and web sites containing illegal content.
Check applications and software you want to download.
SWHK.DLL is related to: Win32-PUP-gen, SWHK.DLL.
MD5 = 1ADB883BD35C2B2CDD5B74B8077A946D
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