How to remove SearchSettings error

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SearchSettings.dll file information

The process Search Settings module for Internet Explorer belongs to the software Search Settings by Vendio Services, Inc.

Description: File SearchSettings.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 1,111,904 bytes (33% of all occurrence), 1,198,432 bytes, 1,160,544 bytes, 1,107,296 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 E312764E-7706-43F1-8DAB-FCDD2B1E416D. The program has no visible window. The application can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. The file is a Verisign signed file. The file is able to monitor Internet browser. The file has a digital Signature. The service has no detailed description. File SearchSettings.dll is not a Windows system file. SearchSettings.dll is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 32% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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