How to remove ycomp5_1_6_0 error

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The process Yahoo! Companion 5.1 for Internet Explorer belongs to the software Yahoo! Companion or SBC Yahoo! Applications or ycomp5_1_6_0.dll or BT Yahoo! Applications or AT&T Yahoo! Dial Setup or Sony on Yahoo! Essentials or AT&T Yahoo! DSL Activation by Yahoo! Inc (www.yahoo.com).

Description: File ycomp5_1_6_0.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows (e.g. C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\). The file size on Windows XP is 209489 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. ycomp5_1_6_0.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. There is no detailed description of this service. ycomp5_1_6_0.dll is not a Windows core file. ycomp5_1_6_0.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 66% 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 ycomp5_1_6_0.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the ycomp5_1_6_0.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 ycomp5_1_6_0.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user doesn't grade ycomp5_1_6_0.dll ("not sure about it").

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