AmazonMP3DownloaderHelper.exe is an executable file that is part of the Amazon MP3 Downloader software developed by Amazon Services. This file is typically located in the directory C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Program Files\Amazon\MP3 Downloader.
The Amazon MP3 Downloader is a tool that allows users to download music purchased from Amazon.com. It facilitates the downloading of MP3 files and automatically adds them to your music library. This software is particularly useful for downloading entire albums or large quantities of music from Amazon.
The AmazonMP3DownloaderHelper.exe is needed if you frequently purchase and download music from Amazon. It simplifies the process and ensures that your music is organized and readily available in your music library.
If you do not use Amazon for music downloads, or if you prefer to manually manage your music files, you may choose to remove it. Like any software, it uses system resources. If your computer is running low on resources, removing software that you do not use can help to improve performance. Always remember to uninstall the software properly through the system settings to avoid leaving residual files or causing system errors.
Description: AmazonMP3DownloaderHelper.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. AmazonMP3DownloaderHelper.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files"—normally C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Program Files\Amazon\MP3 Downloader\ or C:\Users\USERNAME\Anwendungsdaten\Program Files\Amazon\MP3 Downloader\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 400,704 bytes (83% of all occurrences) or 397,632 bytes.
It is not a Windows system file. There is no description of the program. The software starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: Run).
AmazonMP3DownloaderHelper.exe is a Verisign signed file. The file is certified by a trustworthy company. The program has no visible window.
Therefore the technical security rating is 60% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If there are any problems with AmazonMP3DownloaderHelper.exe, you might want to uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program > Amazon MP3 Downloader or Amazon MP3-Downloader).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as AmazonMP3DownloaderHelper.exe. Therefore, you should check the AmazonMP3DownloaderHelper.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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Looks like part of the Amazon MP3 downloader app Nigel
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving AmazonMP3DownloaderHelper issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with AmazonMP3DownloaderHelper. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the AmazonMP3DownloaderHelper.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Nigel
One user is not sure about it.