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How to remove ycomp5_6_0_0 error


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ycomp5_6_0_0.dll file information

The process Yahoo! Toolbar 5.6 for Internet Explorer belongs to the software Yahoo! Toolbar 5.6 for Internet Explorer or ycomp5_6_0_0.dll or PowerDriver PRO UI v or Sony on Yahoo! Essentials by Yahoo! Inc (www.yahoo.com).

Description: File ycomp5_6_0_0.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 327,246 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. ycomp5_6_0_0.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. The service has no detailed description. File ycomp5_6_0_0.dll is not a Windows core file. ycomp5_6_0_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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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as ycomp5_6_0_0.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the ycomp5_6_0_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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User Comments

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is this good? it has 84 rating on my STM
  ian  
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is part of yahoo companion, installed only with user consent, and doesn't bundle with anything
   
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detected spyware not detected by spybot s and d
  Robert  

Summary: 1 user think ycomp5_6_0_0.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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