How to remove ycomp5_3_16_0 error

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The process Yahoo! Companion 5.3 for Internet Explorer or Yahoo! Toolbar 5.3 for Internet Explorer belongs to the software Yahoo! Companion 5.3 for Internet Explorer or Presto! VideoWorks or Yahoo! Toolbar 5.3 for Internet Explorer or Microsoft Office Small or DVD Solution or ycomp5_3_16_0.dll by Yahoo! Inc (www.yahoo.com).

Description: ycomp5_3_16_0.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder - usually C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\ or C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 272,978 bytes (64% of all occurrence), 275,031 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 has no visible window. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. The service has no detailed description. File ycomp5_3_16_0.dll is not a Windows system file. ycomp5_3_16_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_3_16_0.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the ycomp5_3_16_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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