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What is ahiehelp.dll
The file ahiehelp.dll is a process which is also known as AHIEHelp IE Helper and happens to be a part of software AHIEHelp Module by @Home Network. The ahiehelp.DLL is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 and has a file size of 28,672 bytes or 32,768 bytes. This *.dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) which is able to automatically run the time the user starts browsing the internet. This BHO’s unique ID is FFCBEECE-FB0C-11D2-AB16-00104B9BBBD2. This file is capable of changing and monitoring the behavior of the internet explorer. It is considered to be a compressed file. When the system is running, ahiehelp.dll error and its associated error messages can usually happen in the windows. The reason behind this would possibly be malware infections or intrusions or corrupted registry. Upon encountering ahiehelp.dll error, users can repair the registry and scan the system to make sure that it is not infected.
How can I stop ahiehelp.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ahiehelp.dll. is used by AHIEHelp IE Helper, If you shut down ahiehelp.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ahiehelp.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is AHIEHelp IE 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.
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 AHIEHelp IE 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 ahiehelp.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 ahiehelp.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ahiehelp.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 ahiehelp.dll, belongs to, in this case AHIEHelp IE Helper