WindowsXP-Shell32.dll Taking Screenshots-Normal?

Discussion in 'Software' started by NyteOwl, Jul 24, 2006.

  1. NyteOwl

    NyteOwl Private E-2

    Hello All :) Recently a dedicated anti-keylogger program (recommended at spywarewarrior) told me "C:\Windows\System32\Shell32.dll" was taking screenshots when I told the PC to shut down. It wants to know if I should Allow or Disallow this? So do I :confused: , lol.

    Can anyone tell me if this is normal behaviour for this .dll and if so, what purpose does this serve?

    All Replies Much Appreciated!
    N/O

    My PC Specs:
    (please no snickering)
    Field Value
    Computer
    Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
    OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
    DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
    Computer Name YOUR-7008FFA13B (Cynthia's Computer)
    User Name Compaq_Owner

    Motherboard
    CPU Type Intel Celeron D 330, 2666 MHz (20 x 133)
    Motherboard Name MSI Gamila/Giovani/Neon Series
    Motherboard Chipset Intel Brookdale-G i845GEV
    System Memory 503 MB (DDR SDRAM)
    BIOS Type Award (08/05/04)
    Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
    Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

    Display
    Video Adapter Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller (64 MB)
    3D Accelerator Intel Extreme Graphics
    Monitor Proview 777(N) / 786(N) [17" CRT] (FAUL48020072C)

    Multimedia
    Audio Adapter Intel 82801DB ICH4 - AC'97 Audio Controller [B-0]

    Storage
    IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801DB Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CB
    Disk Drive WDC WD800BB-22JHA0 (74 GB, IDE)
    Disk Drive Generic USB SD Reader USB Device
    Disk Drive Generic USB CF Reader USB Device
    Disk Drive Generic USB SM Reader USB Device
    Disk Drive Generic USB MS Reader USB Device
    Optical Drive HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4481B (DVD:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
    SMART Hard Disks Status OK

    Partitions
    C: (NTFS) 71532 MB (39462 MB free)
    D: (FAT32) 4767 MB (834 MB free)
    Total Size 74.5 GB (39.4 GB free)

    Input
    Keyboard Compaq PS2 Keyboard (2K - 3)
    Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse

    Network
    Network Adapter Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC (24.226.40.102)
    Modem Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem

    Peripherals
    Printer Broderbund PDF Converter 2.10d
    Printer Fax
    Printer hp psc 1300 series
    USB1 Controller Intel 82801DB ICH4 - USB Controller [B-0]
    USB1 Controller Intel 82801DB ICH4 - USB Controller [B-0]
    USB1 Controller Intel 82801DB ICH4 - USB Controller [B-0]
    USB2 Controller Intel 82801DB ICH4 - Enhanced USB2 Controller [B-0]
    USB Device American Power Conversion USB UPS
    USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
    Battery APC Battery BackUP
     
  2. matt.chugg

    matt.chugg MajorGeek

    I've never heard of this before (perhaps someone else has)

    What is the name of this 'dedicated anti-keylogger program' ?

    As far as I remember GDI would be used if taking screenshots, unless a function in shell32 is invoking GDI.

    Whats the exact message ? does the program have a support forum ?
     
  3. NyteOwl

    NyteOwl Private E-2

    Thanks for the quick response M/C. The program is Anti-Keylogger Elite found at www.remove-keyloggers.com/ . No support forum, just e-mail/ticket support. The exact message it gives me, when I click Turn Off Computer from the Start Button, is:

    Anti-Keylogger Elite (window title)
    C:\Windows\System32\Shell32.dll is trying to install Windows Hook and has been blocked. This program is trying to take screenshots of your computer. This module has a MS Certificate.
    Allow? Disallow?

    Should I just allow it because it has a 'MS Certificate'?
    Guess I just don't understand why it needs to take a screenshot..

    (BTW, I went with this particular program (trial) because it offers a secure keyboard to use for internet shopping transactions and other sensitives which it claims protects you from kernel based key-loggers and I couldn't find another recommended program which specified protection from both hook and kernel based loggers...)

    Appreciate the Feedback,
    NyteOwl
     

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