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How to remove an ProtctIE.dll error


ProtctIE.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 ProtctIE.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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ProtctIE.dll file information

The process known as ProtcIE belongs to software EarthLink Software or EarthLink Toolbar or MAGIX PhotoStory on CD & DVD by EarthLink (www.earthlink.net).

Description: ProtctIE.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 247,576 bytes (21% of all occurrences), 247,368 bytes and 6 more variants. http://www.file.net/process/protctie.dll.html 
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 9579D574-D4D8-4335-9560-FE8641A013BD. The program has no visible window. ProtctIE.dll is a Verisign signed file. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. It is certified by a trustworthy company. The file is not a Windows core file. ProtctIE.dll is able to manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 33% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
There is a possibility to uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > EarthLink Software or EarthLink Toolbar).

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as ProtctIE.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the ProtctIE.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 keeps closing my browser
  Darrill  


Summary: Average user rating of ProtctIE.dll: based on 1 votes with 1 reviews.
1 user suspect danger.


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