How to remove an pkR.dll error

PkR.dll is a Windows DLL file. DLL is the abbreviation for Dynamic Link Library. DLL files are needed by programs or web browser extensions, because they contain program code, data, and resources. The following information can help you determine if pkR.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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PkR.dll file information

The process known as Radialpoint (version 5.2.0, 5.5.2, 5.5.1, 6.0.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.1, 7.0.28, 6.0.3, 7.0.25, 7.0.26, 5.2.3, 5.2.1, 8.0.27) or Freedom (version 4.0.0, 4.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.16, 5.1.2, 5.0.11, 5.1.15)

belongs to software Radialpoint Security Services or Freedom or Verizon Internet Security Suite or TELUS Security service or Rogers Online Protection or Sword of the Spirit or RPS Firewall or TELUS security services

by Radialpoint (www.radialpoint.com) or Zero-Knowledge Systems (www.zeroknowledge.com) or Rogers or Verizon (www.verizon.com) or TELUS (www.telus.com).

Description: pkR.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 49,152 bytes (25% of all occurrences), 118,834 bytes and 4 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 3C060EA2-E6A9-4E49-A530-D4657B8C449A. The program is not visible. The file is able to monitor Internet browser. File pkR.dll is not a Windows system file. Program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. pkR.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 42% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you run into problems with pkR.dll, you can remove the entire program Freedom or PCguard using Windows Control Panel.

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External information from Tony Klein:

This legitimate BHO (pkR.dll) is related to Zero Knowledge Freedom

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

it closes my browser on certain websites
David Trader

part of freedom internet security suite
Larry Grossman (further information)

So far not dangerous
MK

Freedom Anti-Virus
Randy Musseau

NTL Netguard Internet Security
Rod

part of the anti - virus and firewall package from PCgaurd from virgin.net its plugin for IE7 and firefox stops u going to the dodgey sites :P
St0ney

it closes my hotmail account every time i try sign in and open an email.
shaun.

Part of Verizon Internet Security Suite (under Radialpoint Security Services 6.0.3) BUT MADE AFTER installation of Verizon Internet Security Suite
realcheeseball

Came in with an apps add on from myspace. Has been known to lock up hard drives completely. The only remedy has een to replace the hard drive.
Access Denied

Summary: Average user rating of pkR.dll: based on 7 votes with 9 reviews.

5 users think pkR.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think pkR.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users doesn't grade pkR.dll ("not sure about it").

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