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Resolved wow.dll error message when right clicking a file

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by The WobMob, 2013/05/04.

  1. 2013/05/04
    The WobMob

    The WobMob Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Whenever I right click a file or folder I get an error message; There was a problem starting C:\users\Bill\AppData\Local\Temp\sicmuam\strstvo\wow.dll A dynamic link library (DLL) initialization routine failed

    Looking online half the results says wow.dll is a valid Windows file and the other half say it's a virus. I ran my anti-virus in safe mode and it didn't find anything. I also used disk cleanup. Still getting the message. Everything else seems fine.
     
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    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    In the location you mentioned it's definitely not a legit file.
    sicmuam and strstvo folder names look suspicious as well.

    I suggest you start new topic in our malware removal forum.
     
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    The WobMob

    The WobMob Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Done,thanks. Since the answers I had gotten were split between legit/virus figured I'd start here.
     
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  5. 2013/06/14
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