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    shdocvw.dll and Possiblity of Spyware?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by gonwk, Mar 6, 2009.

  1. gonwk

    gonwk Notebook Deity

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    Hi folks,

    I downloaded PDFConvert from GAOTD the other day and every time I try to run it or to install an upgrade during trial ... I get an "Alert" from Comodo Firewall that the program is trying to "Modify" the "shdocvw.dll" under System 32 folder.

    I searched the web ... but I am not able to find a straight answer if ...

    Q1: Can "shdocvw.dll" be used as a Spyware?

    Q2: Can a program Modify this DLL?

    Q3: Am I too paranoid about this DLL?


    Thanks,

    G! :)
     
    gonwk, Mar 6, 2009
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    qhn Notebook User

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    qhn, Mar 7, 2009
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    gonwk Notebook Deity

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    Hi qhn,

    Thanks for your help!

    G! :)
     
    gonwk, Mar 7, 2009
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