How to remove IEProxyHelper error

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IEProxyHelper.dll file information

The process Proxy Helper belongs to the software MusicNow or IEProxyHelper.dll or MusicNow Download Store or Joy of Cooking by MusicNow LLC.

Description: IEProxyHelper.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 98304 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 43DF16FD-D9ED-4c9e-B14A-F3236A12C649. The program has no visible window. IEProxyHelper.dll is able to monitor Internet browser. There is no detailed description of this service. IEProxyHelper.dll is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 66% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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This legitimate BHO (IEProxyHelper.dll) is related to MusicNow Download Store

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as IEProxyHelper.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the IEProxyHelper.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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Routes data from MusicNow plugin for WMP to your proxy (if you have one)
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Summary: 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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