Programm Category:
Security Software or Web Browser Add-on Software
What is cleanbho.dll
The cleanbho.dll file is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) module that is implemented into the system by the CleanMyPC Popup Blocker software, which is a Windows program classified as a system security tool with a set of features for blocking unwanted pop-up advertisements that may appear while the user is browsing the Internet. The CleanMyPC Popup Blocker program can also help users in blocking malicious applications like viruses, spyware items, backdoor rootkits, Trojans, worms and other malware programs that may penetrate the system through ActiveX controls, which are known to be used by certain websites that may be configured to inject malicious code into the user's system. The cleanbho.dll file is specifically used and referenced by the CleanMyPC Popup Blocker software as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) resource library whenever this system security tool is required to integrate its pop-up blocking functionalities into the default Web browser of the system. The cleanbho.dll file is placed in the system upon the installation of the CleanMyPC Popup Blocker software.
How can I stop cleanbho.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. cleanbho.dll. is used by CleanMyPC Popup Blocker and CleanMyPC Popup Blocker BHO (Browser Helper Object) Module, If you shut down cleanbho.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop cleanbho.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is CleanMyPC Popup Blocker and CleanMyPC Popup Blocker BHO (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.
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 CleanMyPC Popup Blocker and CleanMyPC Popup Blocker BHO (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 cleanbho.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 cleanbho.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if cleanbho.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 cleanbho.dll, belongs to, in this case CleanMyPC Popup Blocker and CleanMyPC Popup Blocker BHO (Browser Helper Object) Module