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How to remove aimhelper error

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aimhelper.dll file information

The process belongs to the software aimhelper.dll or Adobe Photoshop Elements or AIM Toolbar by unknown.

Description: aimhelper.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 28672 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 D70E6A20-7060-4829-B3D7-B6624A1DE7C6. Program has no file description. The program has no visible window. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. The file is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 71% dangerous.

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External information from Tony Klein:

• This legitimate BHO (aimhelper.dll) is related to AOL AIM Search Toolbar

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as aimhelper.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the aimhelper.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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