The Dynamic-Link Library process file, bridge.dll (version 1.0.0.0) is known as bridge Module, where Microsoft identifies is to be as PWS: Win32\Briss or LoudMarketing.Bridge\Win-Favorites (threat-C), and Kaspersky identifies it as Trojan-Spy.Win32.Briss.i. The process file bridge.dll belongs to the software, Bridge or bridge Module that is also considered to be initiated by Flingstone Bridge Spyware. The process file is also known to be as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically whenever the Internet Browser starts particularly when Windows begin, the process file starts simultaneously with the Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run with the directory %APPDATA%\Promarket\bin. It is also found to be located in folder: C:\Windows\System 32 or C:\Windows Download Program Files\ with a BHO unique ID: 9C691A33-7DDA-4C2F-BE4C-C176083F35CF. The process file is utilized by Adware and spyware and is not stopped by personal firewall. It has a file size on Windows 7/XP at 69,632 bytes (95% of all incidences) or 31,232 bytes.
How can I stop bridge.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. bridge.dll. is used by bridge Module, If you shut down bridge.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop bridge.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is bridge 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 bridge 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 bridge.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 bridge.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if bridge.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 bridge.dll, belongs to, in this case bridge Module