The DLL (Dynamically-Linked Library) file, a120_tb.dll, is also called the Browser Helper Object (BHO) because it increases the functionality of the internet browser. It is also known as Internet Explorer Toolbar and has been developed by Alcohol Soft - Alcohol 120%. This .dll file is usually present in the folder C:\Program Files. Whenever the user starts an internet browser, a120_tb.dll file runs automatically. Personal firewalls cannot stop a120_tb.dll file because the firewall recognizes the a120_tb.dll file as the browser itself. The a120_tb.dll file is a hidden file and the size is usually around 550 KB. The a120_tb.dll file is not a windows system file but it is able to monitor the internet browser. The path of this program is usually recognized as C:\Program Files\alcohol soft\alcohol 120% toolbar\a120_tb.dll. The a120_tb.dll related errors may be seen because of problems in the system’s registry and can also be caused by missing and broken files.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. a120_tb.dll. is used by IE Toolbar, If you shut down a120_tb.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop a120_tb.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is IE 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.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed a120_tb.dll

A process usually a part of an installed application such as IE 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if a120_tb.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 a120_tb.dll, belongs to, in this case IE Toolbar