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How to remove PnEL error


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PnEL.dll file information

The process Earthlink Popup Blocker or Pop-Up Blocker belongs to the software EarthLink TotalAccess or EarthLink Software or EarthLink ToolBar or EarthLink Pop-Up Blocker or PnEL.dll by EarthLink, Inc (www.earthlink.net).

Description: File PnEL.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 438,272 bytes (41% of all occurrence), 389,120 bytes, 401,408 bytes, 344,064 bytes, 372,736 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 4B5F2E08-6F39-479a-B547-B2026E4C7EDF. The program is not visible. PnEL.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. It is not a Windows core file. PnEL.dll is able to record inputs, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 53% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

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It can cause DEP (Data Execution Prevention) errors, disable Earthlink BHO in IE to fix
  Alvaro Rodriguez   (further information)
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Earthlink Toolbar - has caused DEP errors in explorer.exe
  Dan  
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Part of Earthlink Toolbar
  Timmy  
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Earthlink Toolbar - popup blocker, anti-phishing
  Dustin Goss   (further information)

Summary: 1 user think PnEL.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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