How to remove an xfire_toucan_27978.dll error

Xfire_toucan_27978.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 xfire_toucan_27978.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Xfire_toucan_27978.dll file information

The process known as Xfire Toucan DLL belongs to software Xfire by Xfire (www.xfire.com).

Description: xfire_toucan_27978.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows 7/XP is 580,432 bytes.
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior. The process has no file description. The program is not visible. File xfire_toucan_27978.dll is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature. The service has no detailed description. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. File xfire_toucan_27978.dll is not a Windows core file. xfire_toucan_27978.dll is able to record inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 53% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you still experience problems with xfire_toucan_27978.dll, you can also uninstall the software Xfire using the "Add or Remove Programs" function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs).

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as xfire_toucan_27978.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the xfire_toucan_27978.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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Absolutely Harmless been running xfire for years no problems at all
SirHandsInPants

part of Xfire gaming IM
hypereall (further information)

It's part of Xfire, which is a gamers im basically also has voip and a buncha other add-ons
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Summary: Average user rating of xfire_toucan_27978.dll: based on 3 votes with 3 reviews.

1 user think xfire_toucan_27978.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think xfire_toucan_27978.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade xfire_toucan_27978.dll ("not sure about it").

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