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freeprod.dll

Associated Program: Freeprod Toolbar
Programm Category: Adware

What is  freeprod.dll

The freeprod.dll file is the process belongs to Freeprod Toolbar. This dynamic link library or DLL file is a BHO or browser helper object that automatically runs when you launch the Internet browser. Personal firewalls usually do not stop activities of BHOs because the firewall detects the BHO as the browser itself. This is why spyware and adware often use BHOs. This program does not have a visible window. It monitors the Internet browser. It records inputs. The freeprod.dll file has no digital signature. The process automatically starts on Explorer BHOs. Adware.Freeprod Toolbar is a toolbar for Internet Explorer that is supported by advertisements. It contains advertising elements such as pop-ups, banners and more. Adware is advertising software that promotes a product and lets the author earn from the advertisements. The advertisements may appear in the software user interface or on the screen during installation. It may analyze which sites the user visits on the Internet to determine the advertisements that are related to their interests.

How can I stop freeprod.dll and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. freeprod.dll. is used by Freeprod Toolbar, If you shut down freeprod.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop freeprod.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Freeprod Toolbar, 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 Freeprod Toolbar, 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 freeprod.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 freeprod.dll is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if freeprod.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 freeprod.dll, belongs to, in this case Freeprod Toolbar

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