How to remove twaintec error

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twaintec.dll file information

The process www.twain-tech.com belongs to the software Twaintec by Twain Tech or Twain-Tech or Twaintec (www.twain-tech.com).

Description: twaintec.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 172,032 bytes (40% of all occurrence), 139,264 bytes, 143,360 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 000020DD-C72E-4113-AF77-DD56626C6C42. The program has no visible window. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. There is no detailed description of this service. The file is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 72% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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This spyware BHO (twaintec.dll) is related to TwainTech adware

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

Malware.
Max

do not delete/ or attempt to this is licenced through windows thus forming part of the op system
Andy - I (microsoft)

You should delete the 16, and 32 bit version.
Bill Gates

Malware.
Kisara

i tried deleting it but it adds itself back.. i don't know what it is.. or what it does.. but it's messed up yo
kris

It was not installed with my permission, and I dont like the idea of getting thunked. It was not listed anyware in my software envionment. Why so sneeky if is not SPYWARE!
Ishkandar

Long live spyware! :-)
Ben

anti vir sys it's an virus
me

In C:/WINDOWS I have 2 programs called TWUNK_16.exe and TWUNK_32.exe both signed Twain Working Group and descriptions of "Twain.dll Client's 16-bit Thunking Server" and "Twain.dll Client's 32-bit Thunking Server." Are these related and should the be deleted?
Matt

I think it is adware, but gives annoying pop ups
computergeek (further information)

Spyware, probably downloads other spywares also.
xI

very difficult to remove
mike

i think is a spyware

naspa
paul

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Summary: 4 users think twaintec.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 4 users suspect danger. 14 users think twaintec.dll is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 4 users doesn't grade twaintec.dll ("not sure about it").

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