How to remove sbhelp error

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sbhelp.dll file information

The process Desktop Sidebar belongs to the software Desktop Sidebar or sbhelp.dll by Idea.

Description: File sbhelp.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ (mostly C:\Program Files\Desktop Sidebar\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 233472 bytes (47% of all occurrence), 278528 bytes, 241664 bytes, 86016 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 45AD732C-2CE2-4666-B366-B2214AD57A49. The program is not visible. It is able to monitor Internet browser. The file is not a Windows system file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 44% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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This legitimate BHO (sbhelp.dll) is related to Desktop Sidebar

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

Gute Sidebar. Änlich wie bei Windows Longhorn
Stefu

Corwin (further information)

Desktop Sidebar is an application that gives you a Longhorn-like sidebar on your screen. No spyware/virii here
ironcladlou (further information)

Summary: 5 users think sbhelp.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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