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How to remove winhlp32 error


The free file information forum can help you find out if winhlp32.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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winhlp32.exe file information

The process Microsoft® Help or Windows Winhlp32 Stub belongs to the software Microsoft Windows Operating System or winhlp32.exe by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: winhlp32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 283,648 bytes (84% of all occurrence), 266,752 bytes, 285,696 bytes, 272,896 bytes, 283,649 bytes.
It is a Windows system file. winhlp32.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. winhlp32.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 1% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If winhlp32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 2% dangerous. File size is 8,192 bytes. winhlp32.exe is a Windows core system file. The program is not visible. winhlp32.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft.

If winhlp32.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 56% dangerous. File size is 8,704 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows core file.

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "winhlp32.exe" definitely not required. Added by a variant of the EASTO.A TROJAN!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as winhlp32.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the winhlp32.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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im Systemverzeichnis ist beschädigt
  Esther Bosshard  
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ist beschädigt
  esther bosshard  
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Microsoft's wanna' be help....NOT NEEDED. Quarantine and create a restore point.
  Melodyssey  
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Microsoft's Windows Help system
  Matt  

Summary: 4 users think winhlp32.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user think winhlp32.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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