What is pehook.dll file ?

Most antivirus programs identify Pehook.DLL as malware.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with pehook.dll

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

pehook.dll descriptions

Pehook.DLL is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Pehook.DLL is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)”—mainly C:Program Files (x86)NTINTI Backup Now EZ.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 79,352 bytes (28% of all occurrences), 78,872 bytes and 4 more variants.;A.dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This.dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior.;The program is not visible. There is no detailed description of this service. The Pehook.DLL file is able to record keyboard inputs. It is not a Windows core file. The file has a digital signature. The process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel.;Pehook.DLL is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and manipulate other programs.;Therefore the technical security rating is 76% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;In case you experience problems using Pehook.DLL, you can also visit the www.nticorp.com website or uninstall NTI Backup Now EZ or NTI Backup Now EZ 4 from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.