The DLL file bhoclass.dll contains modules for Internet Explorer’s Browser Helper Object. This is a plug-in that provides additional support for Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Web browser, where the application enables certain plug-ins to load on Internet Explorer; i.e. Acrobat Reader plug-in that allows user to view .pdf files within their browser. The file is actually helpful as it enhances browsing experience, but since the lug-in is given unrestricted access to IE, it has been subject to abuse by unscrupulous characters that develop BHOs for the main purpose of spying on the user. With this said, BHOs have been detected as malware and spyware by various AV programs. The file usually gets installed through various download manager software such as wxDFast. Its general file path is C:\ProgramData\wxDFast\bhoclass.dll. The file is about 139.5 KB in size. Most users have opted to disable the file to prevent being spied on or having malicious codes injected into their applications.
How can I stop bhoclass.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. bhoclass.dll. is used by IE Browser Helper Object Module, If you shut down bhoclass.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop bhoclass.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is IE Browser Helper Object Module, 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 IE Browser Helper Object Module, 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 bhoclass.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 bhoclass.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if bhoclass.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 bhoclass.dll, belongs to, in this case IE Browser Helper Object Module