freeimagex.dll - Dangerous
%sysdir%\freeimagex.dll
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Manual removal instructions:
FreeImageX.dll monitors user Internet activity and private information.
It sends stolen data to a hacker site.
Related files:
%System%\FreeImageX.dll
%System%\VB5DB.dll
%System%\VB5StKit.dll
%Windir%\ST5UNST.EXE
C:\Store\pcwatch.exe
Adds the value:
"PCWatch" = "c:\store\pcwatch.exe"
to the Windows startup registry keys.
Removal:
Remove FreeImageX.dll from Windows startup.