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What is Bridge.dll and How to Remove it?

What is bridge.dll

bridge.dll is a questionable process that seems to be associated with a computer infection like adware or spyware. It appears to be part of an Internet Explorer extension, and can be seen in your Task Manager as one of the running processes. Task Manager is where you likely noticed the process in the first place. However, it shouldn’t use many resources, so unless you’re specifically looking for it, it might not catch your attention.

The process is likely associated with a spyware program that monitors your browsing. It may be simply collecting data like your browsing habits, sites you visit, etc. But it could also be recording more sensitive data like your passwords and personal information. You can locate the file in C:\Windows\System32 folder, and the process will launch automatically along with the browser. Or it could be part of an adware infection. If that is the case, you will notice an increase in annoying advertisements when browsing. We should note that adware generated ads can be very intrusive, and even dangerous.

It should also be mentioned that the file is sometimes associated with certain free programs like YouTube Downloaded, or a file converter of some kind. That means that the file could also be harmless. However, if bridge.dll belongs to one of the said programs, you will remember installing them. If you do not recall setting up any freeware recently, you should regard bridge.dll as potentially dangerous, which means it should be removed.

Should you remove bridge.dll?

If you notice the bridge.dll process in your Task Manager, you should install anti-spyware software and scan your computer. Most reliable anti-spyware programs should be able to detect and delete bridge.dll. Manual bridge.dll removal may be difficult so we would suggest you stick to automatic removal. As a precaution, you should change all your passwords after you uninstall bridge.dll.

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