How to remove smiehlp error

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smiehlp.dll file information

The process Secretmaker popup blocker or smiehlp Module belongs to the software All-in-One Secretmaker or smiehlp Module or smiehlp.dll by Secretmaker.

Description: smiehlp.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 36864 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 A491D208-B353-490F-B81A-A8A3DC97042D. The program has no visible window. There is no detailed description of this service. smiehlp.dll is not a Windows system file. The file is able to monitor Internet browser. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. smiehlp.dll is able to record inputs. smiehlp.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 70% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If smiehlp.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 62% dangerous. File size is 32768 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. The application can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. smiehlp.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. The service has no detailed description. smiehlp.dll is not a Windows core file. smiehlp.dll seems to be a compressed file.

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This legitimate BHO (smiehlp.dll) is related to SecretMaker

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

Listen to smsupport! They are honest, and very savvy
clrwtr001 (user of sm since the beginning,sort of a beta tester) (further information)

I wouldn't let it check for updates. Manually download them instead

it is used to recognize spammed emails and block browser ads
smsupport

its on on dell computer and the cd-rom drivers were erased somehow

It's a BHO from Secretmaker. Never had any problems; checked with Kaspersky and others: all are ok.
Richard (further information)

appears when installing secretmaker
hm

Related to Secretmaker
Victor Kroeger (further information)

To do with the Secret Maker All in one program
Nick

Secretmaker
NewAje (further information)

Summary: 4 users think smiehlp.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think smiehlp.dll is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade smiehlp.dll ("not sure about it").

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