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How to remove the stlb2 virus


Most antivirus programs identify stlb2.dll as malware, for instance Microsoft identifies it as BrowserModifier:Win32/PowerSearch, and Symantec identifies it as Adware.BrowserAid.
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Stlb2.dll file information

The process contains no information about the creator.

Description: stlb2.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 229,376 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/stlb2.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 12EE7A5E-0674-42f9-A76A-000000004D00. There is no file information. It is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Stlb2.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. There is no detailed description of this service. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Therefore the technical security rating is 85% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify stlb2.dll related errors

External information from Tony Klein:

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as stlb2.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the stlb2.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

Spyware check link
  RJolly87   (further information)
I cannot disable this windows add on.
  Erika  
my Virus scan won't run now
  Joe  
This Trojan DLL may be installed by other malware in the Windows system folder using the file name STLB2.DLL.
  The Computer Doctor   (further information)
how to remove it
   
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Summary: Average user rating of stlb2.dll: based on 6 votes with 5 reviews.
2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 4 users think stlb2.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users doesn't grade stlb2.dll ("not sure about it").


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