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What is alhlp.exe
The executable file alhlp.exe is a process known as Anti-Leech Plugin Helper Program belonging to the program Anti-Leech Plugin by Icenet. The program, Anti-Leech Plugin, helps users in some ways. The program is used to end hotlink bandwidth mugging as well as to avoid file leeching. It is an IIS plugin that protects user web sites from stealing traffic through direct linking to the resource of the user’s server. This Anti-Leech Plugin Helper Program where alhlp.exe is a part of is an adware application also that comes bundled with Net Pumper allowing webmasters to distribute files only to users with access authority to such. However, as a contrasting effect, Anti-Leech Plugin has the ability to download and display advertisements whether via popup windows or banners within software. This may come through bundling with other software or through the installation via browser exploits in the client machine.
How can I stop alhlp.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. alhlp.exe. is used by Anti-Leech Plugin, If you shut down alhlp.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop alhlp.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Anti-Leech Plugin, 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.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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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 Anti-Leech Plugin, 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 alhlp.exe 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 alhlp.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if alhlp.exe. 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 alhlp.exe, belongs to, in this case Anti-Leech Plugin