How to remove iTunesHelper error

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iTunesHelper.exe file information

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Description: iTunesHelper.exe 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 C:\ - common is C:\Program Files\iTunes\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 278528 bytes (58% of all occurrence), 256576 bytes, 257088 bytes, 274432 bytes, 267048 bytes, 286720 bytes, 229952 bytes, 267064 bytes, 271672 bytes, 270648 bytes, 229376 bytes, 32343 bytes, 21504 bytes, 36700 bytes, 299008 bytes, 701952 bytes, 16897 bytes, 25600 bytes.
The file is not a Windows core file. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The application can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. The program is not visible. iTunesHelper.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 28% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If iTunesHelper.exe is located in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder then the security rating is 16% dangerous. File size is 256576 bytes. The program has no visible window. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. It is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital Signature. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows core file. iTunesHelper.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications.

External information from Paul Collins:

"iTunes Helper" must run at start up. Installed with Apple's iTunes for Windows. Uses ~3-4MB of memory and if disabled in MSCONFIG or deleted from the registry it will re-instate itself after running iTunes a few times - hence the reluctant Y recommendation

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as iTunesHelper.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the iTunesHelper.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

If it is running from your iTunes install directory (C:\Program Files\iTunes), it will just be the meta helper for iTunes. If you don't have and have never had iTunes, check it out.

it screws up my computer
robert stacey (further information)

A reason why you should use winamp instead.
stghm

it's a piece of crap. It's jsut Quick Time trying to take over your computer, like Real Player does. I would like to keep it from starting up since I don't know how.

Came unsolicited along with a QuickTime "update". Should not be dangerous, but I strongly detest the practice to pack uninvited and unexplained RAM and CPU consumers with "good stuff"!
Adrian

Harmless, not spyware, just a program linked with iTunes and your precious iPod...
NB

Background service to detect iPods as they are connected. Uses about 1.8MB of ram. The connections to the internet may be to ensure the iPod software is up to date, but i've never had any random connections on my test machines (in which I tested 5 machines for AppleDefects.com). Purely Harmless.
mbrice

It's TOTALLY useless!
RedSid

its a very none harmful thing!. dont listen to these people
stephen glencross

quite safe for apple computers, relatively safe for windows. just a memory eater. utterly useless without an ipod
weevil

It's perfectly safe. But I don't know it's specific function(s). I don't like that it does eat RAM though. But it won't harm your computer or send any information about you out. don't worry about that!
Tootsie

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Summary: 37 users think iTunesHelper.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 8 users suspect danger. 7 users think iTunesHelper.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 3 users doesn't grade iTunesHelper.exe ("not sure about it").

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