What is the IEHelp.dll component needed for?
Simply put, a DLL file is a renamed executable file. It cannot be executed directly but can be called by any Windows executable program.The IEHelp.dll process is also known as QUICKfind BHO Object or, as the case may be, Nuance PDF Viewer Plus and is a part of QUICKfind server or, as the case may be, Nuance PDF Viewer Plus. This software is produced by IDM (www.internetdownloadmanager.com) or, as the case may be, Nuance Communications (www.nuance.com). An outdated or faulty version of IEHelp.dll can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- QUICKfind BHO Object has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- QUICKfind BHO Object 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 11, 10, 7)
- IEHelp.dll has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module IEHelp.dll. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about IEHelp.dll QUICKfind BHO Object
IEHelp.dll is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. IEHelp.dll is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 457,216 bytes (71% of all these files), 388,608 bytes, 337,920 bytes or, as the case may be, 53,248 bytes.
This DLL file is a browser plug-in. This could mean that your Internet Explorer has been given additional useful capabilities. However, not all such plug-ins are worthwhile. Some just display advertisements or surreptitiously change your browser settings.
The unique identifer of the browser plug-in is C08DF07A-3E49-4E25-9AB0-D3882835F153.
The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. It was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. It is unusual for the service not to provide any indication of how and why it is required. As a plug-in of Windows Internet Explorer, this file has the ability to look over your shoulder as you browse the Web.
IEHelp.dll is capable of log keyboard entries.
For this reason, 70% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
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 IEHelp.dll. 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 IEHelp?
| Came from "Oxford Advanced Genie" dictionary Covenant | |
| Was installed together with dictionary (don't remember if it was Oxford Pocket Dictionary or Cambridge Advanced Learners | |
| getting IE7 to connect Joe Vallo | |
| This is installed by "Oxford Advanced Genie" which needs input from IE (or MS-WORD) to offer definittions of words that the mouse hovers over Tony C | |
| It's a plugin for some dictionaries such as "Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dict". It provides "Quicking Find" when you want to find a word much faster. Contact me at: samuelchuckwiles"@"hotmail.com S.C.Wiles |
Summary: 9 users consider IEHelp.dll essential and should not be removed. 7 users consider it harmless. However, 2 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, one user has already deleted IEHelp.dll. source: file.net
How to uninstall QUICKfind server or Nuance PDF Viewer Plus
To remove QUICKfind BHO Object from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate QUICKfind server or Nuance PDF Viewer Plus in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if IEHelp.dll (QUICKfind BHO Object) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of QUICKfind BHO Object. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: QUICKfind BHO Object or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or IEHelp.dll is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may 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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