How to remove an AcroIEHelper error

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AcroIEHelper.dll file information

The process known as Adobe Acrobat IE Helper (version 7.0 for ActiveX, 6.0 for ActivieX) or Adobe PDF Helper for Internet Explorer or Adobe Reader (version 7.1.0, 7.0, 9.2, 8.1.2, 8.1.4, 8.1.5, 8.1.3) or Adobe Acrobat (version 7.0 Professional)

belongs to software AcroIEHelper Library or Adobe Acrobat IE Helper or Adobe Common File Installer or Adobe Acrobat (version 8 Professional, 8 Standard, 9 Pro Extended, 9 Standard, 3D TryOut) or Adobe Reader (version 8) or Adobe Creative Suite (version 2) or Adobe Production Studio or CS881X & MTM80X Driver(Auto

by Adobe Systems (www.adobe.com) or Adobe (www.adobe.com).

Description: The file AcroIEHelper.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder or in a subfolder of C:\Windows or in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" (e.g. C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\reader\ActiveX\ or C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\). Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 63,128 bytes (39% of all occurrences), 63,136 bytes and 6 more variants.
This .dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically every time you start your Internet browser. BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are identified by the firewall as your browser itself. BHOs are often used by adware and spyware. The unique ID of this BHO is 06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3 or 06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3= or 5 more variants. It is a Verisign signed file. The program has no visible window. AcroIEHelper.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. The service has no detailed description. File AcroIEHelper.dll is not a Windows system file. The file is certified by a trustworthy company. The application can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 37% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case you experience problems using AcroIEHelper.dll, you can also consult Adobe’s Customer Service, update ^[1][2] the program or uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat).

If AcroIEHelper.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files", the security rating is 34% dangerous. The file size is 62,080 bytes (93% of all occurrences), 61,888 bytes and 6 more variants. AcroIEHelper.dll is a Verisign signed file. The program has no visible window. File AcroIEHelper.dll is able to monitor Internet browser. The service has no detailed description. It is not a Windows core file. The file is digitally signed. The process can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet.
In case you experience problems using AcroIEHelper.dll, you can also consult Adobe’s Customer Service, update the program or uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Adobe Reader or Adobe Reader 8).

If AcroIEHelper.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows, the security rating is 82% dangerous. The file size is 229,376 bytes (25% of all occurrences), 226,304 bytes, 235,008 bytes or 232,448 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. AcroIEHelper.dll is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. The service has no detailed description. File AcroIEHelper.dll is not a Windows core file. AcroIEHelper.dll seems to be a compressed file.

If AcroIEHelper.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 92% dangerous. The file size is 196,608 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 528,896 bytes.

External information from Tony Klein:

This legitimate BHO (AcroIEhelper.ocx, AcroIEhelper.dll) is related to Adobe Acrobat reader

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as AcroIEHelper.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the AcroIEHelper.dll process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

I can't remove process like this from control panel Settings Control Panel Add/Remove Programs

AcroIEHelper in Windows\inf\ is a virus, Turn off Adobe Reader Addon to assist in cleaning.
krm

It displays PDF files in most browsers. Not resource heavy. Some sites require PDF files to display in your browser. Best to leave it on.
Joah

Acrobat Pro will not install on Vista w/o it.
Rick

since it did not register successfully in a recent re-install, I have not been able to open web pages that are pdfs... like my "paperless" utility bills etc. in my case, this little dll is very important and very much missed!
luciart

Froze my PC hard twice, and locked up Acrobat many times. Tried to get rid of it and it came back. Now EVERYTHING I click on a popup comes up and says it's looking for Acrobat... Adobe Acrobat also does not deliver much for this pain - stick to the Reader or use Ghostscript/Ghostview...
PaoloJetJock

I had the same problem as Frits - not able to delete this file so couldn't reinstall Adobe Reader to get it to work, so couldnt use pdf files. However, found the solution for my pc - downloaded Windows Installer CleanUp tool from Microsoft site, and ran it.. then was able to install Acrobat Reader Yippee!! Finally can look at pdf files again.
CAM

Not necessary as an auto startup.

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Summary: Average user rating of AcroIEHelper.dll: based on 81 votes with 9 reviews.

41 users think AcroIEHelper.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 13 users think it's probably harmless. 15 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 4 users suspect danger. 8 users think AcroIEHelper.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 9 users doesn't grade AcroIEHelper.dll ("not sure about it").

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