Associated Program:
Helper Module or Browser Helper Object
Programm Category:
Utilities & Operating Systems Software
What is helper.dll
Helper Dynamic Link Library, also referred to as Helper Module, the process helper.dll, is an instance of dynamic link library (DLL) file, and is a component of the program Helper Module, or Browser Helper Object, or ScreenSnaperGadget, which is developed by DCUtility. The file helper.dll is added and stored on a folder location, registered into the Windows registry, and automatically runs in the background, once the software that houses it is successfully installed onto the computer system. This file is compatible with versions of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, which are known products developed by Microsoft Corporation. It means that helper.dll works with Windows operating system, or OS, such as Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows ME, but regardless of the OS pre-installed on the computer, this DLL is able to run and provide its function that completes the utility software Helper Module.
How can I stop helper.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. helper.dll. is used by Helper Module or Browser Helper Object, If you shut down helper.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop helper.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Helper Module or Browser Helper Object, 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 Helper Module or Browser Helper Object, 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 helper.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 helper.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if helper.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 helper.dll, belongs to, in this case Helper Module or Browser Helper Object