Programm Category:
Browsers and Extensions Software
What is altergeo.browserplugin.dll
The altergeo.browserplugin.dll file is a dynamic link library file that does not require manual running on a user’s computer as it can startup automatically together with the computer startup. This file is located on the folder C:\Program Files of a Windows operating system. Sometimes, users can find it located on the C:\Documents and Settings folder. This file is a Browser Helper Object of internet explorer specifically. Removing this file in case it causes problem on the PC’s performance requires the user to open the computer’s registry and manually delete the file from there. Names associated to this *.dll file are AlterGeo Browser Helper Object and AlterGeo Magic Scanner. This process is owned by the product software AlterGeo Magic Scanner or simply called AlterGeo and was developed by Wi2Geo, also called AlterGeo. Since this file is a BHO, computer firewalls and browser firewalls are unable to trace this as a virus or malware since it acts as the user’s browser itself.
How can I stop altergeo.browserplugin.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. altergeo.browserplugin.dll. is used by AlterGeo Magic Scanner, If you shut down altergeo.browserplugin.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop altergeo.browserplugin.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is AlterGeo Magic Scanner, 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 AlterGeo Magic Scanner, 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 altergeo.browserplugin.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 altergeo.browserplugin.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if altergeo.browserplugin.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 altergeo.browserplugin.dll, belongs to, in this case AlterGeo Magic Scanner