How to get rid of the SmartWebHelper Virus
Sometimes the SmartWebHelper file may hide a virus (, for example Microsoft found PUA:Win32/PriceGongAds, as well as Symantec found Adware.SmartWeb). If your antivirus software does not detect a virus, try using an additional free antivirus program.Other problems with SmartWebHelper.exe
The SmartWebHelper.exe process is also known as SmartWeb helper and is a part of SmartWeb. This software is produced by SoftBrain Technologies. An outdated or faulty version of SmartWebHelper.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- SmartWeb helper has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- SmartWeb 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 11, 10, 7)
- SmartWebHelper.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module SmartWebHelper.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about SmartWebHelper.exe SmartWeb helper
SmartWebHelper.exe is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. SmartWebHelper.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 270,696 bytes (50% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 270,368 bytes.
Windows starts the process each time that the computer boots up (Registry: MACHINE\Run, User Shell Folders).
The SmartWebHelper file is not part of the Windows operating system. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). It possesses a digital signature from Verisign.com, which should confirm its trustworthiness. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager.
SmartWebHelper.exe is capable of connect to the Internet.
For this reason, 41% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
Attention: If you find SmartWebHelper.exe on your computer, please scan it with an anti-virus product. If your anti-virus software does not recognize it as being harmful, then please make sure that you have the latest update of the signature file, or check the file online. For this option, you may want to use Security Task Manager. Here, click on the process with the right mouse button and send the file to an online virus scanner.
What do other computer users say about SmartWebHelper?
The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.
Summary: source: file.net
How to uninstall SmartWeb
To remove SmartWeb helper 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 SmartWeb in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if SmartWebHelper.exe (SmartWeb helper) 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 SmartWeb helper. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: SmartWeb helper 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 SmartWebHelper.exe 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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