The Dynamic-Link Library process file, asoehook.dll (version 18.7.0.13), is identified as an anti Spam OE Hook that is part of the software Symantec Shared Component, Norton AntiSpam, Norton 360 Premier Edition, Norton Internet Security (version 2006), ID Automation.com code (version 128), AGEIA Phys X Engines by Symantec, Add-On Pack or Norton Security Suite. The process file is featured to be as a Norton Spam Blocker, with Norton’s’ Internet Security plugin at Norton Internet Security 2010. It further features to have no visible window nor is it CPU intensive, however, it is considered to be a Verisign signed file. The process file asoehook.dll is found to be located in the subfolder C:\Program File\Common Files or sometimes in the “My Files” folder, C:\Program File\Common Files\Symantec Shared\AntiSpam with a directory %PROGRAMFILE%\Norton Security Suite\Norton Security Suite\Engine\5.2.0.13. On Windows 7 or XP, it has a memory size file of 198,240 bytes (50% on all incidences), 198,232 bytes, with 11 other variants. In functionality, the process file has the ability to record inputs.
How can I stop asoehook.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. asoehook.dll. is used by AntiSpam OE Hook, If you shut down asoehook.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop asoehook.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is AntiSpam OE Hook, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as AntiSpam OE Hook, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is asoehook.dll known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if asoehook.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if asoehook.dll. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that asoehook.dll, belongs to, in this case AntiSpam OE Hook