How to remove an download.dll error

Download.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. You can fix your download.dll problem by downloading the correct download.dll file. The following information can help you determine if download.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Download.dll file information

The process known as Download plugin belongs to software Ant.com IE add-on or Ant.com ToolBar by Ant.com (www.ant.com).

Description: The file download.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 3,939,864 bytes (68% of all occurrences) or 3,918,872 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 346FDE31-DFF9-418A-90C8-BA31DC9FF2EF. The program has no visible window. Download.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. The file has a digital signature. The service has no detailed description. Download.dll is not a Windows system file. The program can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. download.dll is able to record inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 51% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you experience any issues with installation of download.dll, you can uninstall the software Ant.com IE add-on using the "Add or Remove Programs" function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs).

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

nothing, this is something i dont think should be there

Seems like malware. Better upload it to virustotal.com
Mike

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

2 users suspect danger.

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