How to remove an HDBHO error

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HDBHO.dll file information

The process known as HDBHO.dll belongs to software HiDownload or C-Media (version 3D Audio) by unknown.

Description: The file HDBHO.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 208,896 bytes (98% of all occurrences), 473,088 bytes or 473,600 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 02DCA195-602B-4B1F-83FF-381B7E804BDB. There is no file information. The program has no visible window. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. The service has no detailed description. It is not a Windows system file. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. HDBHO.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 89% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You have the option to completely remove HiDownload or C-Media 3D Audio (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

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External information from Tony Klein:

This legitimate BHO (Hdbho.dll) is related to HiDownload

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

File Hdbho.dll is a browser helper object component of HiDownload when HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{02DCA195-602B-4B1F-83FF-381B7E804BDB}\InprocServer32\(Default)=C:\WINDOWS\system32\HDBHO.dll
Ronster (further information)

Part of Hidownload Software (www.hidownload.com)
mPUNKt

Belongs to HiDOwnload used for ripping web streams
Donnie Johnson

It is part of some reputable software - but nonetheless, it does have the ability to do bad things - were the authors to be a bit..."dodgy"! I trust it.
Steve

If it belongs to HiDownload then it shouldn't be dangerous at all, it just helps you rip streams
Ceez C.

Part of HiDownload Software, if you haven't installed it then maybe it shouldn't be there. ;0)
Andrew

Browser helper object component of HiDownload, not dangerous but useless
Franco

HiDownload - is like FlashGOT

just guess, but isnt it a troy, designed for the "terror" web ? to collect "data" ? i cant take a look at the source, but i bet you, it is !
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Summary: Average user rating of HDBHO.dll: based on 10 votes with 9 reviews.

7 users think HDBHO.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 2 users doesn't grade HDBHO.dll ("not sure about it").

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