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Uknown File in Winsock LSP

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jonboy1971
November 27, 2008, 6:10 PM UTC
I need to know if these files are something I need to delete? Is this some sort of spyware or adware? I've tried to remove them using the hijack this does not work..

O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\tmlsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\tmlsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\tmlsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\tmlsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\tmlsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\tmlsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\tmlsp.dll
Shaba Admin/Teacher Emeritus
November 30, 2008, 10:02 AM UTC
Hi jonboy1971

Those entries are legit and shouldn't be removed with HijackThis as it might result in loosing internet connectivity.

Please post next HijackThis log :)
Shaba Admin/Teacher Emeritus
December 5, 2008, 9:17 AM UTC
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