How to remove pxbho error

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pxbho.dll file information

The process Prevx Malicious URL Detector belongs to the software Prevx Malicious URL Detector or Prevx1R or pxbho.dll or Prevx 2.0 Agent by Prevx Ltd.

Description: pxbho.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings". The file size on Windows XP is 90112 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 55EA1964-F5E4-4D6A-B9B2-125B37655FCB. The program is not visible. It is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. File pxbho.dll is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 54% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as pxbho.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the pxbho.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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Summary: 3 users think pxbho.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think pxbho.dll is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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