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How to remove the fdconfig virus


Most antivirus programs identify fdconfig.dll as malware.
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Fdconfig.dll file information

The process appears to be part of software SmileyDistrict Optimizer by unknown.

Description: fdconfig.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 688,148 bytes (44% of all occurrences), 679,956 bytes, 675,860 bytes or 690,196 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/fdconfig.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 F85E86D8-F796-4C97-AAA2-26664A98A42C or 0612F71E-934B-4D92-B8E8-2E29EA78EB03 or DAD9C3A5-FB4E-45CD-93EB-2059F4EEF4D1 or 6BB18EFE-F2C7-457C-81FE-705757171FA0 or 0C7F6E14-B81F-437E-A19A-22B236613FF2. It is a file without information about the developer of this file. The program is not visible. Fdconfig.dll is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. File fdconfig.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. There is no detailed description of this service. The file is not a Windows system file. fdconfig.dll is able to monitor applications, manipulate other programs and hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 92% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
There is a possibility to completely remove SmileyDistrict Optimizer (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

Recommended: Identify fdconfig.dll related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as fdconfig.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the fdconfig.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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Summary: Average user rating of fdconfig.dll: based on 1 votes with 1 reviews.
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