The process file from search toolbar.dll is a process also known as SearchToolbar and this process belongs to the software namely Search toolbar. This software was developed by Zugo and can be usually found on the subfolder of C:\Docurment and Settings or under the C:\Program files. The size of the file is 271,024 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD), but this size may vary due to the difference of the Operating System of the user. This software only runs on Microsoft Windows platforms such as Window XP, window Vista, Window 7. This file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO). This software is intended to start working when the browser automatically starts. SearchToolbar.dll is able to monitor the activities on the browser and has the ability to record the inputs. This is a Verisign file which means that this file is belongs to the trusted company of the Microsoft Corporation. If the user wants to remove the process, the user can do this by removing the software completely. This can be done so by using the Add/Remove utility in the Control Panel of the Operating System.
How can I stop searchtoolbar.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. searchtoolbar.dll. is used by Search Toolbar, If you shut down searchtoolbar.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop searchtoolbar.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Search 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.
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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 Search 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 searchtoolbar.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 searchtoolbar.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if searchtoolbar.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 searchtoolbar.dll, belongs to, in this case Search Toolbar