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elnkpub.dll

Associated Program: EarthLink Toolbar
Programm Category: Browser and Extension Software

What is  elnkpub.dll

The file elnkpub.dll, known as EarthLink PopupBlocker, belongs to software EarthLink Toolbar from EarthLink. EarthLink Toolbar is free browser add-on that helps make the user's Internet experience safer and more productive. The toolbar protection features include a popup blocker that blocks annoying Shockwave and Flash popups, security tools for safe browsing, privacy tools with five levels of privacy protection for the browser, a one-click access to the PC security check, and a home page protection that alerts the user if the homepage is hijacked. The search functions of the toolbar has many features, which includes a built-in search box for fast, convenient searching powered by Google, and a shopping and eBay search for favorite collectibles and special deals. The personalized features include weather forecast and weather news, Stock Ticker, news headlines, and a custom button to the most frequently visited sites. Convenience features include travel deals, shopping and entertainment sites, easy access to EarthLink Web Mail, and easy access to popular PC games.

How can I stop elnkpub.dll and should I?

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

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 EarthLink 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 elnkpub.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 elnkpub.dll is causing errors on my computer?

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

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