What does the helper.exe file do?
The helper.exe process is also known as µTorrent Helper or, as the case may be, System Cleaner Helper and is a part of µTorrent or, as the case may be, System Cleaner (Version 7). This software is produced by BitTorrent (www.bittorrent.com) or, as the case may be, Pointstone Software (www.pointstone.com). An obsolete or defective version of helper.exe can cause problems for your computer that can range from slowness to error messages such as these:
- µTorrent Helper has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 10, 8, 7)
- µTorrent Helper has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 10, 8, 7)
- helper.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module helper.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about helper.exe µTorrent Helper
helper.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Helper.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 4,019,944 bytes (18% of all these files), 1,684,992 bytes as well as 15 other variants.
Helper.exe does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. The application does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. File properties have not been internally documented by the producer or developer. This particular software is connected to a server on the Internet or in your local network.
Helper.exe is capable of monitor other applications, Change the behavior of other applications, connect to the Internet as well as record keystrokes.
For this reason, 75% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
- A helper.exe file has a 67% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". In this case, the file size is usually 368,640 bytes (22% of all these files), 134,728 bytes as well as 6 other variants. The helper file is not part of the Windows operating system. The file does not supply any version information or other description. This helper.exe process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). Helper.exe is capable of log keyboard entries, Change the behavior of other applications as well as track other applications.
- A helper.exe file has a 74% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the Windows Temp directory. In this case, the file size is usually 413,384 bytes. The producer of the file is registered with a certificate authority. This confirms the genuineness of the file. Windows starts the process each time that the computer boots up (Registry: TaskScheduler, RunOnce, Run). The original file is digitally signed. Check your file. The helper file is not part of the Windows operating system. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. The file does not contain any exact product information, as would normally be expected today. helper.exe appears to be a file that was compressed by an EXE-Packer. This technique is often used by trojans to keep the file size small and also hamper debugging efforts. However, this in itself is not sufficient reason to presume malicious intent, since even well-intentioned, professional software producers take advantage of compressed files.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves helper.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about helper?
| service control manager | |
| c:\program files\mozilla thunderbird\uninstall\helper.exe - Norton reported that it made 12 changes to my computer. No action recomended. Modified 11 registry entries. Low threat level. John Beaman | |
| Part Of HyperOs System Steve Clarke | |
| It is a file of My Other Computers disk cloning software. I have used it for several years and like it very muvh. Stephen Bennett | |
| It is a process handler for Mozilla Firefox John Miles |
Summary: One user judges helper.exe to be an essential file that should not be touched. 4 users consider it harmless. source: file.net
How to uninstall µTorrent or System Cleaner
To remove µTorrent Helper from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below or use an automatic uninstaller product.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You find it in the lower left corner of the taskbar.
- Type the word uninstall.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate µTorrent or System Cleaner in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to tell if helper.exe (µTorrent Helper) was uninstalled cleanly
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then start Windows Explorer and see if there is still a folder with the name of the software under C:\Program Files. Be sure to check the Registry as well for remnants of µTorrent Helper. To do this, start "Regedit", then look under "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" > "Software" for µTorrent Helper or the name of the producer. Always keep in mind that only a computer professional should ever directly delete entries in the Windows Registry.
What to do if a program does not uninstall
The easiest way to remove any kind of software cleanly and accurately is to use an uninstaller tool. Because the uninstaller automatically creates a backup, there is no risk of anything going wrong.
Last but not least
If Windows not working quite right for you, or if startup is taking a long time, or helper.exe is causing problems for you, a good Windows diagnostic tool may very well help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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