How to remove the pbfrv2 virus
Most antivirus programs identify pbfrv2.dll as malware, e.g. Kaspersky identifies it as not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.PowerSearch.c, and Symantec identifies it as Spyware.Powersearch.
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Pbfrv2.dll file information
The process appears to be part of software Packard Bell Toolbar by Visicom Media (www.visicommedia.com).
Description: The file pbfrv2.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32.
The file size on Windows 7/XP is 820,736 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 4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-A0E8-ED6AB685FA7D.
There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. It 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. The process can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet.
pbfrv2.dll is able to record inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 72% dangerous.
You could remove the entire program Packard Bell Toolbar using Windows Control Panel.
Recommended: Identify pbfrv2.dll related errors
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as pbfrv2.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the pbfrv2.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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