How to remove an QQIEHelper.dll error

QQIEHelper.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 QQIEHelper.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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QQIEHelper.dll file information

The process known as QQIEHelper Module belongs to software QQ2004II Standard Version or QQ2005 or QQ2006 or QQIEHelper Module by unknown.

Description: QQIEHelper.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows 7/XP is 184,320 bytes.
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 54EBD53A-9BC1-480B-966A-843A333CA162 or 06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3. The program is not visible. It is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. File QQIEHelper.dll is not a Windows system file. QQIEHelper.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 56% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If problems with QQ2006 or QQ2005 come up, you can uninstall it software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

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If QQIEHelper.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows, the security rating is 92% dangerous. The file size is 200,192 bytes (20% of all occurrences), 190,464 bytes, 195,072 bytes, 193,024 bytes or 213,504 bytes. The file is a file without information about the developer of this file. The program has no visible window. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. It is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. There is no detailed description of this service. It is not a Windows system file. QQIEHelper.dll seems to be a compressed file.

External information from Tony Klein:

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

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

Chinese chat programs file, not dangerous.
Den

cause problem sometimes
miton

It is a chatting program(unsecure in my opinion), and carry some caution during use. Very prone/Imbedded with spywares and services that is less than desire. Also just like AIM, users are likely to receive other spywares(through other user(s)), too.
David

QQIEhelper.dll is a file in the largest chinese chat program "QQ". its not dangerous. but if you cannot remove this file , try close all internet explore windows. then delete
zhao (further information)

It is a file belong to a Chinese chat program, Tencent is the company name call QQ , it is very popular in China, I have been using this since 2005, I don't see anything wrong with this.
Wei

Summary: Average user rating of QQIEHelper.dll: based on 4 votes with 5 reviews.

3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user doesn't grade QQIEHelper.dll ("not sure about it").

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