How to remove an Blocker.dll error

Blocker.dll is a Windows DLL file. DLL is the abbreviation for Dynamic Link Library. DLL files are needed by programs or web browser extensions, because they contain program code, data, and resources. The following information can help you determine if Blocker.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Blocker.dll file information

The process known as Acronis Popup Blocker belongs to software Acronis Privacy Expert Suite or Acronis Popup Blocker by Acronis (www.acronis.com).

Description: Blocker.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 420,479 bytes (27% of all occurrences), 437,107 bytes and 10 more variants.
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 E24AD748-155E-4254-B674-4EDF86E7E1DF. The program has no visible window. It is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. The file is not a Windows core file. Blocker.dll is able to monitor applications and record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 57% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You have the option to uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Acronis Privacy Expert Suite or Adobe Photoshop).

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This legitimate BHO (POP-UP~1.DLL) is related to Acronis Privacy Expert Suite

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Blocker.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the Blocker.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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This program put homepage in block list and user could not start Internet explorer.
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Summary: Average user rating of Blocker.dll: based on 2 votes with 2 reviews.

1 user think Blocker.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think Blocker.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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