How to remove PhishGuardHelper error

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PhishGuardHelper.dll file information

The process belongs to the software PhishGuard by PhishGuard Corporation.

Description: File PhishGuardHelper.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 24576 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 8B50176C-DD6E-4C14-A603-727A859337CD. The application has no file description. The program has no visible window. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. File PhishGuardHelper.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. There is no detailed description of this service. The file is not a Windows core file. PhishGuardHelper.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 62% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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This BHO (PhishGuardHelper.dll) is related to PhishGuard

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as PhishGuardHelper.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the PhishGuardHelper.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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Its a neighborhood watch-style anti-phishing software
Melker63 (further information)

Summary: 1 user think it's probably harmless.

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