How to remove an LastFMHelper error

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LastFMHelper.exe file information

The process known as Last.fm Helper belongs to software Last.fm or Last.fm Helper by Last.fm (www.last.fm).

Description: The file LastFMHelper.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 106,496 bytes (36% of all occurrences), 65,536 bytes, 110,592 bytes, 151,220 bytes or 57,344 bytes.
The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows system file. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). The program uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet. The process can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. Therefore the technical security rating is 58% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If problems with Last.fm come up, you can uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs).

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as LastFMHelper.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the LastFMHelper.exe 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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Sendet gespielte Musikstücke an last.fm.
Sargon

gehört zu last.fm
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A plugin for windows media player that monitors music you listen to
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Last FM music playist file

Summary: Average user rating of LastFMHelper.exe: based on 7 votes with 4 reviews.

6 users think LastFMHelper.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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