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The process belongs to the software {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} by unknown.

Description: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} is located in a not identifiable folder. The file size on Windows XP is 0 bytes.
This .dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically every time you start your Internet browser. BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are identified by the firewall as your browser itself. BHOs are often used by adware and spyware. The unique ID of this BHO is 004A5840-FF59-11d2-B50D-0090271D3FD4. There is no file information. The program has no visible window. Note: File does not exist any longer. {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. There is no detailed description of this service. {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 66% dangerous.

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This legitimate BHO (?) is related to Yahoo Companion!

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