How to remove an CCHelper.dll error

CCHelper.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 CCHelper.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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CCHelper.dll file information

The process known as Cleaning Companion Helper Module belongs to software Panicware Pop-Up Stopper or Panicware Pop-Up Stopper Pro or Cleaning Companion Helper Module or Panicware Pop-Up Stopper Basic or Pop-Up Stopper Basic or Panicware Surf Pal by unknown.

Description: The file CCHelper.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ (e.g. C:\Program Files\Panicware\Pop-Up Stopper Pro\). Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 65,536 bytes (83% of all occurrences) or 73,728 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 0CF0B8EE-6596-11D5-A98E-0003470BB48E. The process has no file description. The program is not visible. File CCHelper.dll is able to monitor Internet browser. File CCHelper.dll is not a Windows core file. The program can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. There is no detailed description of this service. Therefore the technical security rating is 57% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you are having problems with CCHelper.dll, you can also uninstall Panicware Pop-Up Stopper or Panicware Pop-Up Stopper Pro from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs".

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External information from Tony Klein:

This legitimate BHO (CChelper.dll) is related to Panicware Popup Stopper

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as CCHelper.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the CCHelper.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

A part of pop up stopper companion for explorer
Pistrix

part of panicware popup detector for IE
JayH

Summary: Average user rating of CCHelper.dll: based on 5 votes with 2 reviews.

3 users think CCHelper.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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