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How to remove the DNSCache virus


Most antivirus programs identify DNSCache.dll as malware, for instance Symantec identifies it as Trojan Horse, and Kaspersky identifies it as not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.WebSearch.bb.
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DNSCache.dll file information

The process has no company information.

Description: The file DNSCache.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 122,368 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/dnscache.dll.html 
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 376892AE-1825-4E5F-9F85-23F9640051CC. There is no information about the author of the file. The program has no visible window. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. DNSCache.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. The service has no detailed description. DNSCache.dll is not a Windows core file. DNSCache.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 92% dangerous.

Recommended: Identify DNSCache.dll related errors

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