Associated Program:
Findley Designs iPod Access for Windows
Programm Category:
Multimedia Software
What is ipahelper.exe
The ipahelper.exe process is an EXE application resource that is used by the iPod Access for Windows software as the main executable component of the iPod Access Helper module, which is an applet built into the iPod Access for Windows application. This software is classified as a Windows multimedia program that was developed by Findley Designs with a set of features for synching iPod and iPhone devices to computers that run on widely used versions of Microsoft Windows. Some of the functions that are integrated into the iPod Access for Windows software allow users to play music and video content straight from the connected iPod device, updating and organizing music and video content and playlists in iPod and iPhone devices through a simple UI (User Interface) among other features. The ipahelper.exe file is placed in the system upon the installation of the iPod Access for Windows software, which also means the ipahelper.exe process and the other components of this software are integrated into the installer distribution packages of the iPod Access for Windows application.
How can I stop ipahelper.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ipahelper.exe. is used by Findley Designs iPod Access for Windows, If you shut down ipahelper.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ipahelper.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Findley Designs iPod Access for Windows, 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 Findley Designs iPod Access for Windows, 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 ipahelper.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 ipahelper.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ipahelper.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 ipahelper.exe, belongs to, in this case Findley Designs iPod Access for Windows