The acroiehelpershim.dll module is a system file that loads the Adobe Acrobat Reader, a required file to correctly display and operate PDF or Portable Document Format files. Acroiehelpershim.dll is a module in the Browser Helper Object, a program that is installed in the computer along with the Adobe Acrobat Reader application. Acroiehelpershim.dll functions as the application launcher to provide readability of the PDF file content directly from the Web Browser. It is not recommended to remove the acroiehelpershim.dll file as doing so may prevent PDF files and other programs to run or function correctly. By default settings, acroiehelpershim.dll can be located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX. The file can also be located or transferred to other folders and will not do any malfunction to the system. The true acroiehelpershim.dll file is safe and among the Browser Helper Object components which is able to function as a monitor of malware programs, adware or spyware.
How can I stop acroiehelpershim.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. acroiehelpershim.dll. is used by Adobe PDF Helper, If you shut down acroiehelpershim.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop acroiehelpershim.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Adobe PDF Helper, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Adobe PDF Helper, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is acroiehelpershim.dll known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if acroiehelpershim.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if acroiehelpershim.dll. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that acroiehelpershim.dll, belongs to, in this case Adobe PDF Helper