shellexpl.exe - Dangerous
%sysdir%\shellexpl.exe
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Manual removal instructions:
Shellexpl.exe monitors user Internet activity and private information.
It sends stolen data to a hacker site.
Related files:
%System%\Shellexpl.exe
%System%\Hndldt.ini
%System%\Winhndl.ini
Adds the value:
"Explorer"="%Sysdir%\Shellexpl.exe"
to the Windows startup registry keys.
Removal:
Kill Shellexpl.exe process and remove Shellexpl.exe from Windows startup.