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How to remove mdhelper error

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mdhelper.dll file information

The process MDHelper Module belongs to the software MetaProducts Mass Downloader or MDHelper Module or MDHELPER.DLL or Knoll Light Factory or DVD Solution or Maplin CD ROM Catalogue by unknown.

Description: File mdhelper.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 53248 bytes (81% of all occurrence), 57344 bytes, 49152 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 B930BA63-9E5A-11D3-A288-0000E80E2EDE. The program has no file description. The program is not visible. File mdhelper.dll is able to monitor Internet browser. There is no detailed description of this service. The file is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 71% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If mdhelper.dll is located in a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 72% dangerous. File size is 53248 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 45056 bytes. There is no file information. The program is not visible. File mdhelper.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. The service has no detailed description. The file is not a Windows system file.

External information from Tony Klein:

• This legitimate BHO (Mdhelper.dll) is related to MassDownloader

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