How to remove _mwoltb error

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_mwoltb.dll file information

The process MWOLTB Module belongs to the software Merriam-Webster Online Toolbar or MWOLTB Module by unknown.

Description: _mwoltb.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 385,024 bytes (84% of all occurrence), 360,448 bytes, 71,296 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 5ADA9CAC-04F9-4DD2-ABFD-74D673BE8624. There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. _mwoltb.dll is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The file is able to monitor Internet browser. The service has no detailed description. _mwoltb.dll is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 75% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Tony Klein:

This legitimate BHO (_MWOLTB.DLL) is related to Merriam-Webster Toolbar

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as _mwoltb.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the _mwoltb.dll process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Installed as part of the Merriam-Webster Online Toolbar. Seems harmless.
Nanashi (further information)

allows Merriam-Webster Online toolbar to be added to the toolbar list in Internet Explorer. Checked this by not allowing _mwoltb.dll to run. My Spyware Terminator freeware application detected it when starting IE.
Ron Loewenbein

Belongs to an online dictionary toolbar. Its handy
Ultimatt

Believe it to be from a reliable source
Archie McDowall

Has been installed by Merriam Webster Toolbar, interact with browser, don't seem to hiddenly disclose any information.
Romolo (further information)

Summary: 3 users think _mwoltb.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user doesn't grade _mwoltb.dll ("not sure about it").

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