What is app-helper1.exe and how to fix app-helper1.exe ?

What is app-helper1.exe file ?


Most antivirus programs identify app-helper1.exe as malware—e.g. McAfee identifies it as GenericR-EKC!3FCFC5E004D1, and Sophos identifies it as Troj/Agent-AIRO.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with app-helper1.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.


app-helper1.exe descriptions


App-helper1.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. App-helper1.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)”—normally C:Program Files (x86)Application Assistance.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 278,528 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 233,472 bytes.;There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: MACHINERun).;App-helper1.exe is not a Windows core file.;App-helper1.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 64% dangerous.