English | Deutsch


How to remove the helper1 virus


Most antivirus programs identify helper1.dll as malware.
The free file information forum can help you find out how to remove it. If you know more about this file, please leave a comment or a hint for other users.

Click to Run a Free Virus Scan for the helper1.dll malware


Helper1.dll file information

The process known as Helper Module appears to be part of software Helper Module by unknown.

Description: The file helper1.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 45,568 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 45,056 bytes, 41,984 bytes or 25,600 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/helper1.dll.html 
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 00D13CE9-1879-41bd-B8A3-EA3CB1BD01BC or 850C7964-9320-4055-BE11-7D7B562A6417 or B4FAF6E4-77D0-46c7-8656-7F7B45056451. It is a file without information about the developer of this file. The program is not visible. It 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. It is not a Windows system file. helper1.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 77% dangerous.

Recommended: Identify helper1.dll related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as helper1.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the helper1.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.



Score

User Comments



There are no user opinions yet. Why not be the first to write a short comment?


Do you have additional information? Help other users!
What do you know about helper1.dll: 
How do you rate it: 
Link for more info's: 
Your Name: 


Helper1 scanner


Security Task Manager shows all running Windows tasks including embedded hidden functions (e.g. keyboard or browser monitoring, autostart entry). A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware, keylogger or a Trojan.

MalwareBytes detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, malware and tracking threats from your hard disk. Ideal supplement to Security Task Manager.

SpeedUpMyPC scans, cleans, repairs and optimizes your computer.


Other processes


helper1.dll [all]