What is pfbho.dll file ?

Some anti-malware programs classify pfbho.dll as a harmful extension to Internet Explorer: e.g. Virus.Win32.Nimnul.a (detected by Kaspersky), and PE_RAMNIT.DEN (detected by TrendMicro).

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with pfbho.dll

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

pfbho.dll descriptions

Pfbho.dll is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Pfbho.dll is located in a subfolder of C: or sometimes in a subfolder of “C:Program Files”—common is C:SmartBilling_Client.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 32,256 bytes (92% of all occurrences) or 96,237 bytes.;This.dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically every time you start your web browser. BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are identified by the firewall as part of the browser itself. BHOs are often used by adware and spyware.;IDs used by this BHO include 735A213C-FAA2-4CCF-A259-09C6BF58CFA5.;The program has no visible window. The pfbho.dll file is able to monitor web browsers. There is no detailed description of this service. Pfbho.dll is not a Windows core file. There is no description of the program.;Therefore the technical security rating is 73% dangerous.