How to remove an DownloadManager error

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DownloadManager.dll file information

The process known as LeechGet IE Extension belongs to software LeechGet Download Utility or LeechGet (version 2006) by www.leechget.net (www.leechget.net).

Description: DownloadManager.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 711,168 bytes (82% of all occurrences), 709,632 bytes, 708,096 bytes or 710,656 bytes.
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior. The program is not visible. File DownloadManager.dll is able to record keyboard inputs. The service has no detailed description. DownloadManager.dll is not a Windows core file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. DownloadManager.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 81% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You could completely remove LeechGet 2004 or LeechGet 2006 (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

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

Installed as part of LeechGet download manager. This is the part that integrates with your browser to capture your file download requests.
Andrew Carpenter, Microsoft MVP for Security (further information)

Tries to inject itself to any internet enabled application such as outlook, entunnel, ethereal etc. that is currently running on the computer. An easy workaround is renaming it to something else so the app can not load it..
Ertunga Arsal

Summary: Average user rating of DownloadManager.dll: based on 13 votes with 2 reviews.

8 users think DownloadManager.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users think DownloadManager.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade DownloadManager.dll ("not sure about it").

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