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dnsrelay.dll

The dnsrelay.dll file is installed and used by CoolWebSearch (read more about CoolWebSearch).

dnsrelay.dll Automatic Detection

WARNING!!! dnsrelay.dll file is related to spyware. Your computer's security and privacy may be at risk. We recommend you run a scan of your computer to detect any spyware threats.

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dnsrelay.dll Manual Detection

Below are manual removal instructions for dnsrelay.dll so you can remove the unwanted file from your PC. Always be sure to back up your PC before you modify anything.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use the SpyHunter's spyware detection tool to check for dnsrelay.dll.

Step 1: Use Windows File Search Tool to Find dnsrelay.dll Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "dnsrelay.dll" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "dnsrelay.dll", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete dnsrelay.dll in the following manual removal steps.
   

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Step 2: Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister dnsrelay.dll Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
2. Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the dnsrelay.dll DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If don't know where dnsrelay.dll DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "dnsrelay.dll" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u dnsrelay.dll.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
   

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Step 3: Detect and Delete Other dnsrelay.dll Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in del "name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "dnsrelay.dll" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
   

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dnsrelay.dll Anti-Spyware Recommendation

Certain file extensions come from parasite applications. If you decide to remove unknown file extensions manually, you might do irreversible harm to your PC. We highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to automatically track dnsrelay.dll as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

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SpyHunter's free version is ONLY for spyware detection. If SpyHunter's spyware scanner detects dnsrelay.dll on your PC, you have the option of purchasing SpyHunter's spyware removal tool to remove dnsrelay.dll and other malicious files.

To learn more on dnsrelay.dll file extension, see our file extension resource section below.

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What's a .dll?

The file name dnsrelay.dll is a .dll file extension.

.dll extensions indicate the file may be a support file used by one or more programs. Be aware that this type of file may be infected. To examine your computer for files that may contain spyware, download SpyHunter's spyware detection tool to scan your system for free. .

What's a File Extension?

A file extension is the last characters after the period in the name of a file and identifies the type of data found in the file. For example, to look for images on a computer, one would search for .gif and .jpg files.

What are the symptoms of a malicious .dll?

• Allows parasites associated with the file to operate invisibly in the background.
• May record your credit cards, bank passwords and other personal information.
• Parasites operate on your PC while malicious file is present on the system.

How can I tell if a .dll file extension is legitimate?

There are legitimate file extensions that are not malicious. File extensions are components of your operating system or software. Therefore, you should check the file before removing it from your computer. In case you are not sure about the legitimacy of .dll file extension, run a scan with an anti-spyware program or ask an expert to examine the file to make sure you won't delete a legitimate file. But remember that the file which is installed without your knowledge is not a legitimate one. Removing files can be risky, because spyware often exploits legitimate files and if such files are not removed properly can seriously damage your system.

Here's a list of features that will help you to define whether the file is legitimate:

• First examine the description, the product or the company signing – if signing is absent, misspelled or modified there is a high risk that the file is illegitimate.
• At initial activation illegitimate file opens a small window and immediately closes under the cursor. This process is called dummywin.exe and proves illegitimacy of the file.
• A file can get injected when cursor moves on the window and in this way activates the process. Usually certain files will display a notification.
• On a powerful PC the window will display and close instantly before you can even react.
• You can check information on the file online, this will reduce the risk of removing a letigimate program.
• If you still dont know about the legitimacy of the file, go to Spyware FileHunter to check whether a file has spyware components.

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