ietie.dll - Is ietie.dll spyware, adware, or a virus?
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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. ietie.dll
File type:
Dll program - Files that have a dll extension are called modules/functions or programs loaded into memory.
Purpose of this file:
IETie.dll is software program that is used by various different software programs, so this name is used various different ways. Be aware that it is part of ghostsurf and also part of a known adware supplier called clearsearch. If you have ever seen your browser go to the clearsearch site, they you may have this on your pc and may want it removed. If you have ghostsurf, this file may be ok as this is a name they use. The best way to identify this or what you have, is to pay attention to your browsing as you will know if your search is taking you to the clearsearch site (clrsch.com or clear-search.com, various names), or displaying popup ads to you (I assume if you have the clearsearch adware then you didn't install this or want this on your pc). Clearsearch will also hijack your web browser settings.
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What is the ietie.dll location, where is it stored on my computer?
This ghostsurf file will be found at: C:\WINDOWS\system32\IETie.dll Note this could be overlayed by spyware or adware.
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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, ietie.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.
ietie.dll can also be used by other programs or software, as there is no standard on software program names
what companies choose.
Is ietie.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 ietie.dll?
No, I would not remove this file.
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IETie.dll is software program that is used by various different software programs, so this name is used various different ways. Be aware that it is part of ghostsurf and also part of a known adware supplier called clearsearch. If you have ever seen your browser go to the clearsearch site, they you may have this on your pc and may want it removed. If you have ghostsurf, this file may be ok as this is a name they use. The best way to identify this or what you have, is to pay attention to your browsing as you will know if your search is taking you to the clearsearch site (clrsch.com or clear-search.com, various names), or displaying popup ads to you (I assume if you have the clearsearch adware then you didn't install this or want this on your pc). Clearsearch will also hijack your web browser settings.
This ghostsurf file will be found at: C:\WINDOWS\system32\IETie.dll Note this could be overlayed by spyware or adware.
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