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What is agtbho.dll
The file agtbho.dll is a process known as AGTBHO DLL which belongs to software ScreenScraper SDK by Atomica or GuruNet. The file agtbho.dll is located in a subfolder of C:\Program Files\Common Files and has a file size of 90,112 bytes or 94,208 bytes. Every time the internet browser starts, this file which is a Browser Helper Object (BHO), runs automatically. BHOs are usually used by adware and spyware. They are identified by the firewall as browser itself, so personal firewalls cannot stop BHOs. BHOs’ distinct ID is 3392BD0A-A851-4AA4-86E0-4651006F9EA8 and is capable of monitoring internet browser. The agtbho.dll is not considered as a computer virus; however, there is no assurance that the file of agtbho.dll is completely safe. To avoid risk, scanning the computer to detect windows error may be found useful. If complication will arise due to agtbho.dll related errors, users can uninstall the program. At times when Windows fails to run the application, checking the file and fixing related errors immediately will prevent further system damage.
How can I stop agtbho.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. agtbho.dll. is used by AGTBHO DLL, If you shut down agtbho.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop agtbho.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is AGTBHO DLL, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as AGTBHO DLL, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is agtbho.dll known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if agtbho.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if agtbho.dll. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that agtbho.dll, belongs to, in this case AGTBHO DLL