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AVG Scan result

HELP!

everytime my AVG 7.5 does a scan of my computer it throws up the following

Shell32.dll Change C:\\WINDOWS\system32\shell32.dll


I imagine it is somesort of virus...but why is it not getting rid of it and only changing it?

How can I completely ensure my pc is virus free and secure please

Regards

Pete

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  • Browntoa
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    ignore it, it's no problem (or an infection)

    It is normal that AVG shows that files, the MBR or Boot record to have changed. These are done during normal maintainance, when you or windows updates files or have had to correct errors on the drive. The only time that you should worry is if they also show as infected
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  • Cheers


    Regards

    Pete
  • Hi,

    shell32.dll change comes up every now and again, it's not a problem, just a nuisance, you can stop it showing, have a look here, should help.
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