How to remove an pbhelper error

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Pbhelper.dll file information

The process known as Popup Block Helper Object DLL or Popup Blocker Browser Helper Object or Oemji Popup Blocker BHO

belongs to software Netscape Internet Service or Tiscali Web Accelerator or SlipStream Engine or Netscape Online Accelerator or PBHelper Module or SlipStream SP or SlipStream Web Accelerator or CallWave Accelerator or Netscape Accelerator or SaskTel Accelerated Dial-up

by planetscott.ca (planetscott.ca) or SlipStream Data (www.slipstreamdata.com) or Oemji.

Description: pbhelper.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - normally C:\Program Files\ONSPEED\ or C:\program files\Oemji\Toolbar\PopupBlocker\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 219,136 bytes (44% of all occurrences), 215,040 bytes and 7 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 4115122B-85FF-4DD3-9515-F075BEDE5EB5. The program is not visible. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. The service has no detailed description. It is not a Windows core file. pbhelper.dll is able to record inputs, monitor applications and manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 73% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If there are any problems with pbhelper.dll, you can uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ Netscape Internet Service or ONSPEED or contact Netscape Customer Service ^[1][2].

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If pbhelper.dll is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 72% dangerous. The file size is 216,064 bytes. The program has no visible window. Pbhelper.dll is an unknown file in the Windows folder. It is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. The service has no detailed description. The file is not a Windows core file. pbhelper.dll is able to record inputs, monitor applications and manipulate other programs.

If pbhelper.dll is located in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder, the security rating is 82% dangerous. The file size is 219,136 bytes. Program has no file description. The program is not visible. Pbhelper.dll is able to monitor Internet browser. There is no detailed description of this service. It is not a Windows core file. pbhelper.dll is able to record inputs, monitor applications and manipulate other programs.
If there are any problems with pbhelper.dll, you can uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ Netscape Internet Service.

External information from Tony Klein:

This legitimate BHO (PBHelper.dll) is related to PopupBlock

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

"FastNet Web Accelerator Client - SlipStream Data Inc." - C:\Program Files\FastNet Web Accelerator\PBHelper.dll 08-19-2004 15:46:52 3.2.12.0 219136 ca840d1f

You have to go into safe mode to remove it from Windows XP Home
CJ

Believed to be part of the "Slipstream" internet accellerator package, so probably quite safe
Stu Nutt

Pop Up Blocker runs with Internet Explorer
Daniel Snyder

probably neutral but also possibly spyware
james

Was installed with "Slipstream" as part of accellerator package. Pop-Up Blocker from Oemtec, Ltd., www.oemtec.com
outdoorcat75455

dial up accelerator can be stopped in start up when not using dialup
wade

causes IE8 to crash
lepsy

Summary: Average user rating of pbhelper.dll: based on 10 votes with 8 reviews.

2 users think pbhelper.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 2 users think pbhelper.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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