What is Docmonitor.dll?

The file named Docmonitor.dll is developed by Don HO. The file is used by the software Document Monitor for Notepad++. The particular DLL file has been confirmed to be a virus and was involved in multiple attacks in the past. The threat level for the file is 5 and it is a high priority virus which can cause great harm to the system. It uses the malware Ramnit.

Docmonitor.dll is located in C:\Program Files\notepad++\plugins\docmonitor.dll. The total size of the file is 172.4 kilobytes. The last identified version of the product is unknown. It is a non-system process that is not essential for the smooth performance of the Windows operating system. Disable and quarantine the file immediately to safeguard important data from being compromised.

Affected Platform: Windows XP,Vista,7

How to check if your computer is infected with Docmonitor.dll malware?

Each malware is different and causes unique problems to the system. You will notice one or several of the following symptoms if your system is infected with Docmonitor.dll malware:

• Internet connection fluctuates
• Docmonitor.dll file is taking more of your CPU memory
• System performance is very low
• Browser is redirected to some strange websites
• Interference of annoying popup ads
• Other malwares infiltrate into the system

To further establish the malware infection, take the following steps:

• Go to Task Manager by pressing the combination of keys ctrl+alt+del
• Go to the process tab and right-click on the Docmonitor.dll and open the file location

If the file is located outside C:\Windows\System32, then it is likely that the system is affected with Docmonitor.dll malware.

How to remove Docmonitor.dll malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Ideally, replacing the existing Docmonitor.dll file on your computer with a different version procured from the internet is advisable. To remove the file using Comodo's trusted and effective antivirus software, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Download the award-winning Comodo 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: Once the Installation is Finished, restart your PC.

Step 5: It will take some time for the Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.

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

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

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