googleafe.dll - Is googleafe.dll spyware, adware, or a virus?

what is googleafe.dll?
Purpose of googleafe.dll:



Process or task name:

Be sure to always double check your spelling if you are concerned about spyware, as often spyware will use a very similiar spelling of system processes or other common tasks. googleafe.dll

File type:
Dll program - Files that have a dll extension are called modules/functions or programs loaded into memory.

Purpose of this file:
GoogleAFE.dll is an executable file, and it most likely was installed by yourself but also may arrive on Dell computers when purchased. Always check the file location which is shown below, as this is a way to verify you have the correct file. Often spyware or virus writers use similiar names in hopes to fool you into thinking its a good file, but they place the spyware in other disk locations with the similiar or same name. This file comes from Google. If you are running any of the Google browser toolbars, you may have installed this also as this is called the Google AFE program. This program also comes preshipped on some Dell computers, and its purpose is to redirect errors on browsers to specific pages. This file is considered to be safe and is not spyware or virus related software. As always, run a good antivirus software program or a good spyware remover to help keep your system cleaned up. Visit googleafe.dll for complete information on this task or process. If you would like help on other tasks or processes, you can view the entire process and task directory here.

What is the googleafe.dll location, where is it stored on my computer?
This file will be found at: C:\PROGRA~1\GOOGLE~1\GoogleAFE.dll


Note on file and folder locations: Remember that although many files are always in default file locations, some files can easily be moved to different locations or change names like many spyware, adware, or popup programs do. If you suspect you have spyware or adware, check to see if you see a similiar names stored elsewhere. It always helps to check your tasklist also to see what is currently running on your computer. You can always view the tasklist on your computer by pressing ctrl-alt-del to view your "task manager", and then click the "processes" tab. This will show you all tasks running on your computer. Dll files will NOT show on your computer tasklist, as dll files are actually part of other processes. You may see similiar program names running if spyware or adware is on your computer, for example, googleafe.dll may be slightly misspelled to keep you from finding it, or spyware and adware may be named very similiar to a system file. Make sure always check the location of tasks or processes if you are concerned. googleafe.dll can also be used by other programs or software, as there is no standard on software program names what companies choose.

  • Is googleafe.dll spyware?
        No.

  • Is this considered adware or popup related?
        No.

  • Is this considered a virus or trojan?
        No.

  • Would you recommend that I remove googleafe.dll?
        No, I would not remove this file.

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    GoogleAFE.dll is an executable file, and it most likely was installed by yourself but also may arrive on Dell computers when purchased. Always check the file location which is shown below, as this is a way to verify you have the correct file. Often spyware or virus writers use similiar names in hopes to fool you into thinking its a good file, but they place the spyware in other disk locations with the similiar or same name. This file comes from Google. If you are running any of the Google browser toolbars, you may have installed this also as this is called the Google AFE program. This program also comes preshipped on some Dell computers, and its purpose is to redirect errors on browsers to specific pages. This file is considered to be safe and is not spyware or virus related software. As always, run a good antivirus software program or a good spyware remover to help keep your system cleaned up. This file will be found at: C:\PROGRA~1\GOOGLE~1\GoogleAFE.dll Please feel free to check www.what-is-exe.com for any future lookups or updates, as this index is continually changing and expanding.