Name of Process or Task:
acroiehelper.dll
Be sure to always double check your spelling if you
are concerned about
spyware, as often
spyware will use a very similar
spelling of
system processes or other common tasks.
File type:
Dll program - Files that have a
dll extension are called modules/functions or programs loaded into memory.
Purpose of This File:
acroiehelper.dll is a
Dll module that may have been preinstalled on your computer or may have been
installed by yourself. The exact folder location for this file is also listed
below, always verify the file and location as
spyware and
virus writers often use similar named files and place them elsewhere on your
computer. This is from Adobe software. This acroiehelper.dll file is not
required, but does not hurt anything to leave it run, as it will appear as a BHO
entry running in your web browers (IE). Adobe products are very popular in
browsers, and are considered safe to leave as is. These Adobe files are used for
opening PDF files, like Adobe Acrobat reader, and various other Adobe products.
This file is considered safe and is not
spyware.
What is the acroiehelper.dll location, where is it stored on my computer?
This file will be found at c:\program files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
Note on File Locations:
Remember that although many files are always in default file locations, some
files can easily be moved to different locations or change names like many
spyware,
adware, or popup programs do. If
you suspect you have
spyware
or
adware, check to see if you see a
similar names stored elsewhere. It always helps to check your task list also to
see what is currently running on your computer. You can always view the task
list on your computer by pressing ctrl-alt-del to view your "task manager", and
then click the "processes" tab. This will show you all tasks running on your
computer.
Dll files will NOT show on your computer task list, as
dll files are
actually part of other processes. You may see similar program names running if
spyware
or
adware
is on your computer, for example, acroiehelper.dll may be slightly misspelled to
keep you from finding it, or
spyware
and
adware
may be named very similar to a system file. Make sure always check the location
of tasks or processes if you are concerned. acroiehelper.dll can also be used by
other programs or software, as there is no standard on software program names
what companies choose. Verify the spelling of acroiehelper.dll and make sure the
entire name matches, and verify the file location which we always list for you
on this site.
acroiehelper.dll Q&A
Is acroiehelper.dll
spyware?
No.
Is this considered
adware
or popup related?
No.
Is this considered a
worm
or
trojan?
No.
Would you recommend that I remove acroiehelper.dll?
No, we would not recommend remove this file.
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