The apphelp.dll module is the driver file for Application Compatibility Client Library that helps the system perform important functions and tasks. Apphelp.dll is widely-used and is usually seen when installing and uninstalling various programs, as well as when booting up Windows or shutting down the computer. Apphelp.dll is used by Windows in loading up a series of essential program-specific program functions for the system. When booting up the PC or loading up a program, or when using a Windows feature, apphelp.dll file launches to aid the system process in order to run. It is reported, however, that although apphelp.dll is highly important, it continually causes errors that need repair or resolution. Apphelp.dll is designed for the smooth running of the Windows operating system. Apphelp.dll helps the system in performing its functions and system tasks. Apphelp.dll is used in computer startup, installing, uninstalling, and running various programs, as well as when restoring and shutting down the PC.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. apphelp.dll. is used by Application Compatibility, If you shut down apphelp.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop apphelp.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Application Compatibility, 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.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed apphelp.dll

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Application Compatibility, 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if apphelp.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 apphelp.dll, belongs to, in this case Application Compatibility