How to remove PluckExplorerBar error

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PluckExplorerBar.dll file information

The process Pluck ExplorerBar belongs to the software Pluck or Pluck 2.0 Beta by Pluck Corporation.

Description: File PluckExplorerBar.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 999424 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 1015808 bytes, 622592 bytes, 675840 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 09AF76DD-6988-4664-97D0-362F1011E311. There is no file information. The program has no visible window. It is able to monitor Internet browser. There is no detailed description of this service. File PluckExplorerBar.dll is not a Windows core file. Program can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. PluckExplorerBar.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 60% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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This legitimate BHO (PluckExplorerBar.dll) is related to Pluck toolbar

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as PluckExplorerBar.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the PluckExplorerBar.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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User Comments

IE toolbar from Pluck Corporation. It is part of the Pluck freeware RSS (Really Simple Syndication) reader application. This application basically delivers RSS news feeds that you select to your email client (Microsoft Outlook in my case). Seems to be well behaved and harmless.
Don

Summary: 1 user think PluckExplorerBar.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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