How to remove an WOT.dll error

WOT.dll is a Windows DLL file. DLL is the abbreviation for Dynamic Link Library. DLL files are needed by programs or web browser extensions, because they contain program code, data, and resources. The following information can help you determine if WOT.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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WOT.dll file information

The process known as WOT for Internet Explorer (version (32-bit)) belongs to software WOT or WOT for Internet Explorer by WOT Services Oy (www.mywot.com) or Against Intuition Oy (www.mywot.com).

Description: The file WOT.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 1,671,840 bytes (14% of all occurrences), 1,671,328 bytes and 37 more variants.
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 C920E44A-7F78-4E64-BDD7-A57026E7FEB7 or 9E571C81-21E7-496B-9E6B-127E60263022. It is a file without information about the developer of this file. The program is not visible. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. It is certified by a trustworthy company. There is no detailed description of this service. WOT.dll is not a Windows core file. The process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. WOT.dll is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 50% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In the event of any problems with WOT.dll, you can do the following:

ask the software vendor, Mywot, for advice
uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ WOT for Internet Explorer or WOT für Internet Explorer

Recommended: Identify WOT.dll related errors

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

security addon for Internet Explorer
qwert (further information)

It's part of Panda Global Security 2010 designed to monitor websites via Internet browsing.
Rosario De Medici

The WOT add-on is a safe surfing tool for your browser. Our traffic-light rating symbols show which websites you can trust for safe surfing, shopping and searching on the web.
mee (further information)

Web of Trust, a security IE addon
metoo (further information)

it came with Web of Trust and is completely safe
Jimmy Benson (further information)

security addon for Internet Explorer
meetoo (further information)

Have used for years; is excellent!
P Stende

Summary: Average user rating of WOT.dll: based on 7 votes with 7 reviews.

7 users think WOT.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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