shell32.dll

[Jim Robin]

My AV software (Grisoft AVG) often reports "change" in shell32.dll. Is this
something to be concerned about and if not, why does the AV software flag it
up as if something important?

Thanks,

Jim

 

[Wesley Vogel]

AVG & user32.dll, shell32.dll and ntoskrnl.exe

Ignore it. user32.dll, shell32.dll and ntoskrnl.exe.

Some Windows Critical Updates install new versions of these files.

Read this...
http://forum.grisoft.cz/freeforum/read.php?7,31941,backpage=10,sv

And this...
http://forum.grisoft.cz/freeforum/read.php?8,31653,31653#msg-31653

why does the AV software
flag it up as if something important?

Because AVG saw a change in the file and has no idea who or what changed it,
so it brings it to your attention.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Guest]

Hi Jim, I have the same thing happening with AVG, but also with kernel32.dll.
Unfortunatlely whether its caused by it or not, my pc and internet keep
crashing and its getting worse, I've tried all sorts virus scans updates,
spybot, Adaware,anyone any ideas?..please