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How to remove an iehelper.dll error


Iehelper.dll is a Windows DLL file. DLL is the abbreviation for Dynamic Link Library. DLL files are needed by programs or web browser extensions, because they contain program code, data, and resources. The following information can help you determine if iehelper.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Iehelper.dll file information

The process known as Systweak Ad and Popup Blocker - Helper Module or IEHelper Module or Browser Configuration Utility IE BHO for Upgrade Checking or iehelper Module or IEHelper BHO module or IEManager Module

belongs to software Systweak Advanced System Optimizer or IEHelper Module or Lotus Organizer or IBM Lotus Organizer (version 6 - English) or Actuate Reporting System or Browser Configuration Utility or Uninstall DLExpert or Instant Help Application or Advanced System Optimizer or Actuate LRX for Microsoft or Incredi IE Manager or FileStream Web Boomerang or SmartMouse or POPUP BEGONE

by Systweak (www.systweak.com) or DeviceVM (www.splashtop.com) or Actuate or Mass Effect Network or Actuate Software or Worldspan L.P or VK Soft.

Description: iehelper.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ or in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 83,456 bytes (52% of all occurrences), 65,536 bytes and 18 more variants. http://www.file.net/process/iehelper.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 CF7C3CF0-4B15-11D1-ABED-709549C10000 or CE7C3CF0-4B15-11D1-ABED-709549C10000 or 40 more variants. The program is not visible. It is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. It is not a Windows core file. The service has no detailed description. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 60% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case you experience problems using iehelper.dll, you can uninstall Advanced System Optimizer or Lotus Organizer software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

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If iehelper.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 88% dangerous. The file size is 10,752 bytes (22% of all occurrences), 12,032 bytes and 14 more variants. The program has no visible window. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The file is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. There is no detailed description of this service. It is not a Windows core file. There is no file information.

If iehelper.dll is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 70% dangerous. The file size is 61,440 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 114,688 bytes. The program has no visible window. The file is able to monitor Internet browser. The service has no detailed description. File iehelper.dll is not a Windows system file. There is no information about the author of the file. iehelper.dll is able to monitor applications.

If iehelper.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows, the security rating is 76% dangerous. The file size is 49,152 bytes.

External information from Tony Klein:

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

Just a IE toolbar plugin for DLExpert
  Fandango  
DLExpert is a multi-thread resuming downloading software. It makes full use of the resources of the client and the server to download files from Internet at the fastest rate available. DLExpert's powerful multi-thread function makes it download different parts of the same file simultaneously. Namely it can divide the file into parts. Each part will be downloaded by one thread, so different parts can be downloaded simultaneously. DLExpert supports HTTP and FTP, also HTTP and FTP proxy. Its function of auto-dial, auto-hang up, schedule downloading and auto-shutdown make it convenient and quick
  The Knitter  
All in one system performance and optimizer suite
  Bart Billiet   (further information)
It will block installation of Macromedia Flash on comcast net when XP Home is upgraded to XP Pro.
  frank146  
it was a spyware. Must delete it before you loss your data.
  william  
Virus software indicated it's a Trojan; it's time stamp (in System32 dir.) is identical to the time my computer began acting infected. It loaded a new 'badge' on my task bar, giving me a "Windows Security" error and lots of bogus warnings. It tried to have me load something called "System Protect"
   
It added an entry to hosts file, changed my DNS, and edited my prosy settings.
  Chris  
it is a spyware used by spyware protect and other things like it, it is used to make you think you have a virus put there by things like spyware protect 2009 to get you to buy it and spyware protect is a scam to get you to buy their 50 dollar program
   
It was autoremoved by AVG after attempting to load a banner add proclaiming itself as a malware-detector and remover. Forcing the program to quit and restoring the antiviral and anti-spyware suite as part of AVG Free detected and removed it before it could reload itself. IDd by AVG as 'Trojan Horse Downloader.Zlob_r.EX
  Aaron Nichols  
this file is a VERY harmful trojan and it is essential that you try to remove it but it's very difficult to do so. Most often found when pc is infected with sysguard.exe
  Arletta  
its spyware. remove it ASAP. run malware bytes.
  sonny  
It is scareware. It gives constant pop-ups that legitimate files are infected
  tom  
Is used by the Browser Configuration Utility bundled with Gigabyte Motherboards. The utility is preinstalled and is an addon to your browser as a BHO. It's purpose is simply that when you type in a web search into your address bar it automatically uses Google search engine, and you cannot choose any other search engine. Very tricky, Gigabyte, users do like to be asked first. This is bloatware and should be uninstalled through Add or Remove Programs in your Control Panel. I was having problems with a faulting iehelper.dll in IE8 windows 7 64-bit and fixed this by uninstalling this utility.
  Glenn McKenna   (further information)
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Summary: Average user rating of iehelper.dll: based on 15 votes with 13 reviews.
2 users think iehelper.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 8 users think iehelper.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it.


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