How to remove CCHelper error

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CCHelper.dll file information

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

Description: 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 XP are 65,536 bytes (87% of all occurrence), 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.

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

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

part of panicware popup detector for IE
JayH

A part of pop up stopper companion for explorer
Pistrix

Summary: 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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