How to remove an BhoCitUS error

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BhoCitUS.dll file information

Description: BhoCitUS.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 139,264 bytes (95% of all occurrences) or 126,976 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 387EDF53-1CF2-4523-BC2F-13462651BE8C. The program is not visible. BhoCitUS.dll is not a Windows core file. There is no detailed description of this service. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. BhoCitUS.dll is able to record inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 66% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If BhoCitUS.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 54% dangerous. The file size is 143,360 bytes. The program has no visible window. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. The file is not a Windows system file. BhoCitUS.dll is able to record inputs and monitor applications.
If you still experience problems with BhoCitUS.dll, you may want to search the support area on the Citibank website or remove the entire program Virtual Account Numbers using Windows Control Panel.

External information from Tony Klein:

This legitimate BHO (Bhocitus.dll) is related to Citibank Virtual Account software

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as BhoCitUS.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the BhoCitUS.dll process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

CitiBank Virtual Account Numbers

Program by Citicards, lets you generate a unique credit card number for online purchases
Kay (further information)

Creates a popup used to generate a virtual account number for internet purchases.
Bob S.

Citibank Virtual Account Generator;pops up each time you try to make an online purchase requesting CC information; so far no issues or problems
Jeff

Works correctly for Citibank customers but has known conflicts with RoboForm.exe.
Page

Used quite frequently
Jim Meier

Citibank Virtual Account Generator, works fine and is only there when you knowingly install the program
gorcorps

Summary: Average user rating of BhoCitUS.dll: based on 11 votes with 7 reviews.

10 users think BhoCitUS.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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