What is XPSSHHDR.DLL?

The file named XPSSHHDR.DLL is developed by Microsoft Corporation. Similar to many other programs developed by the company, this particular file is safe against malware threats. It receives prompt security updates and is safe against any malware, Trojan or virus attacks. It is used by OPC shell metadata handler. The threat level is 0.

XPSSHHDR.DLL is located in C:\Windows\System32\xpsshhdr.dll. The size of the file is 99 kilobytes. The version of the file found is 10.0.14251.1000. The program is found to be a non-system process which has not direct association with the performance of the windows operating system. It can be removed without consequences.

Affected Platforms: Windows 7, 8, 10

How to determine if your computer is infected with XPSSHHDR.DLL malware?

Look out for these symptoms to check if your PC is infected with XPSSHHDR.DLL malware:

• Unstable internet connection
• XPSSHHDR.DLL occupies extra CPU space
• PC processing speed slows down
• Browser often redirects to irrelevant websites
• Browser is bombarded with hordes of popup ads
• Computer screen freezes repeatedly

Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible XPSSHHDR.DLL malware attack:

Step 1: Simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.

Step 2: If you notice the file located outside C:\windows\system32, perform an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.

How to remove XPSSHHDR.DLL malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Step 1: Download our award-winning Free Antivirus. 

Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply.

Step 3: Select Customize Configuration option and arrange installers, configuration, and file location.

Step 4: Restart your PC after the installation gets over

Step 5: Wait for Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.

Step 6: Proceed with the quick scan that automatically begins after the update.

Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be notified through an alert screen.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove XPSSHHDR.DLL malware from your computer including all other malwares!