How to remove an orbitcth error

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Orbitcth.dll file information

The process known as Orbitcth belongs to software Orbit Downloader or GrabPro - Toolbar or Orbit by Orbitdownloader.com (www.orbitdownloader.com).

Description: orbitcth.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 187,504 bytes (15% of all occurrences), 241,464 bytes and 16 more variants.
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 000123B4-9B42-4900-B3F7-F4B073EFC214 or 000123B4-9B42-4900-B3F7-F4B073EFC214=. The program has no visible window. It is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. The file is not a Windows core file. It is a Verisign signed file. The file is digitally signed. orbitcth.dll is able to manipulate other programs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 40% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
It is possible to visit the Orbitdownloader website, update to a possibly corrected version or uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ Orbit Downloader or Orbit.

Recommended: Identify orbitcth.dll related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as orbitcth.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the orbitcth.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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gehört zum Orbit Downloadmanager
Denny

I had an issue where google links redirected to random ad sites; deleting this file and disabling the corresponding browser add-on fixed the problem.
asdf

Keylogger to get access to your World of Warcraft Account Loginv C:\Program Files (x86)\Orbitdownloader\orbitcth.dll C:\Program Files (x86)\Orbitdownloader\orbitcth.dll
Warsun

orbitcth.dll is a process belonging to the Orbitcth downloader program. Orbit Downloader is devoted to new generation web (web2.0) downloading, such as video/music/streaming media from Myspace, YouTube, Imeem, Pandora, Rapidshare, support RTMP. And to make general downloading easier and faster.
Dr. Ashley (further information)

Dont know what warsun is on about this toolbar add on is for downloading and collecting media from webpages, such as mp3 files and youtube videos.
Craig Bird (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of orbitcth.dll: based on 6 votes with 5 reviews.

2 users think orbitcth.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users think orbitcth.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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