How to remove ycomp error

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ycomp.dll file information

The process Yahoo! Companion 5.0 for Internet Explorer belongs to the software Yahoo! Companion or Yahoo! Messenger with BT by Yahoo! Inc (www.yahoo.com).

Description: File ycomp.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 186965 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 02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670. The program is not visible. The application can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. ycomp.dll is able to monitor Internet browser. There is no detailed description of this service. It is not a Windows system file. ycomp.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 56% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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This legitimate BHO (Ycomp*_*_*_*.dll) is related to Yahoo Companion

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as ycomp.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the ycomp.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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Summary: 1 user think ycomp.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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