nppbho.dll - Is nppbho.dll spyware, adware, or a virus?

what is nppbho.dll?
Purpose of nppbho.dll:



Process or task name:

Be sure to always double check your spelling if you are concerned about spyware, as often spyware will use a very similiar spelling of system processes or other common tasks. nppbho.dll

File type:
Dll program - Files that have a dll extension are called modules/functions or programs loaded into memory.

Purpose of this file:
NppBho.dll is an DLL program that runs in your IE browser and it is from Norton Anti Virus. The actual disk location is also listed below, always verify where its located on your hard drive, as this makes sure it is not spyware or adware simply placed elsewhere on your computer, and using the same name in an attempt to fool you. This goes by the name Norton confidential and its purpose is to run in your IE browser and help protect your system as part of the Norton anti virus software suite. This file is considered safe and is not spyware or adware related. Visit nppbho.dll for complete information on this task or process. If you would like help on other tasks or processes, you can view the entire process and task directory here.

What is the nppbho.dll location, where is it stored on my computer?
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\coShared\Browser\1.0\NppBho.dll is where this DLL object is found.


Note on file and folder locations: Remember that although many files are always in default file locations, some files can easily be moved to different locations or change names like many spyware, adware, or popup programs do. If you suspect you have spyware or adware, check to see if you see a similiar names stored elsewhere. It always helps to check your tasklist also to see what is currently running on your computer. You can always view the tasklist on your computer by pressing ctrl-alt-del to view your "task manager", and then click the "processes" tab. This will show you all tasks running on your computer. Dll files will NOT show on your computer tasklist, as dll files are actually part of other processes. You may see similiar program names running if spyware or adware is on your computer, for example, nppbho.dll may be slightly misspelled to keep you from finding it, or spyware and adware may be named very similiar to a system file. Make sure always check the location of tasks or processes if you are concerned. nppbho.dll can also be used by other programs or software, as there is no standard on software program names what companies choose.

  • Is nppbho.dll spyware?
        No.

  • Is this considered adware or popup related?
        No.

  • Is this considered a virus or trojan?
        No.

  • Would you recommend that I remove nppbho.dll?
        No, I would not remove this file.

    • View All Tasks and Processes
    NppBho.dll is an DLL program that runs in your IE browser and it is from Norton Anti Virus. The actual disk location is also listed below, always verify where its located on your hard drive, as this makes sure it is not spyware or adware simply placed elsewhere on your computer, and using the same name in an attempt to fool you. This goes by the name Norton confidential and its purpose is to run in your IE browser and help protect your system as part of the Norton anti virus software suite. This file is considered safe and is not spyware or adware related. C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\coShared\Browser\1.0\NppBho.dll is where this DLL object is found. Please feel free to check www.what-is-exe.com for any future lookups or updates, as this index is continually changing and expanding.