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wltcore.dll

Associated Program: Windows Live Toolbar Core
Programm Category: Security Software

What is  wltcore.dll

The wltcore.dll process is also known as the Windows Live Toolbar Core and it belongs to the software Windows Live Toolbar, being owned by the Microsoft Corporation. The DLL file is a BHO (Browser Helper Object) which operates automatically every time the user starts his or her Internet browser. Browser Helper Objects are not stopped by personal firewalls because the firewall identifies them as the browser itself. They are often used as spyware and adware. The process is able to alter the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. It is digitally signed. The process contains a security rating of 53% dangerous, which makes it of mixed reviews according to the users; it is generally more sound if the user executes this process under specific conditions within his or her computer system; in order to reduce any possible threats to the user’s computer system, the user needs to be aware of the possibilities that this process may contain some possible dangers, such as spyware, virus, worm, and any other potential dangers (which makes this process vulnerable to virus writers) that needs to be wary of, as well taking immediate measures which can be utilized whenever this program is being executed in order to ensure the security for the user’s computer system. It may be advisable to keep this program running and not removed it as removing it might cause the computer system to behave in an obnoxious manner.

How can I stop wltcore.dll and should I?

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

The first thing you should do if wltcore.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 wltcore.dll, belongs to, in this case Windows Live Toolbar Core

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