How to remove fdcatch error

The free file information forum can help you find out if fdcatch.dll is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

fdcatch.dll file information

The process DownloadBoost Catcher Module or FreshDownload Catcher Module belongs to the software FreshDownload or TaxACT or Acoustica Effects Pack or MAGIX audio cleaning lab or Adobe Photoshop Elements or fdcatch.dll by BoostYourPC.com or FreshDevices Corp (www.freshdevices.com).

Description: File fdcatch.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ or in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 212480 bytes (39% of all occurrence), 207360 bytes, 206848 bytes, 209408 bytes, 201728 bytes, 197632 bytes, 209920 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 206E52E0-D52E-11D4-AD54-0000E86C26F6. There is no file information. The program has no visible window. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. There is no detailed description of this service. fdcatch.dll is not a Windows system file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. fdcatch.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 64% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Tony Klein:

This legitimate BHO (Fdiehlp.dll, fdcatch.dll) is related to Fresh Download

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

Falsly accused to be ADWARE by SpywareBot. BitDefender V10 does not reveal fdcatch.dll as a thread.
Lutz

I don't think it's malicious at all, but part of Fresh Download from Fresh Devices. Don't know how to delete it though.
Lee Clarke (further information)

Fresh Download Manager integration for Internet Explorer only. The DLL is registered (and loaded) on reboot after installation. The option not to register is not given by installer, however the FAQ on the author's website (see 'further into') contains details on how to unregister the DLL.
Scign (further information)

it is good if you have to use dial up and want to download it keeps the file together
imglenn

It is an undeletable process
Alvin4men.com

Used to intercept downloads when you choose to use Fresh Download Manager as your default download manager
Rider770 (further information)

Freshdownload

Sie gehört zum Download Manager "FresDownload" und sorgt dafür, dass die Downloads über diesen stattfinden
Masta

FDCATCH.DLL is a browser integration tool which allows FreshDownload to take over downloads. It is optional.
Faem (further information)

This is an excellerated downloader, with a pause option. Alows you to continue to redownload or start all over again.
MCSDT Certified

This programme may conflict with your MPG resident player when you try to play a tune from a link to a remote site.
OB1

Gehört zu einem Download Manager (Freeware)
MiReb

associated with fresh download
Robert

Kostenloser Downloadmanager

Came from Fresh Download Manager
NDeangiver

Fresh Download 7.1 I.E, Netscape or Mozilla broswer exstension

Summary: 16 users think fdcatch.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 9 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user doesn't grade fdcatch.dll ("not sure about it").

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