What is apphelper.exe and how to fix apphelper.exe ?

What is apphelper.exe file ?


Most antivirus programs identify AppHelper.exe as malware—for example Microsoft identifies it as TrojanDownloader:Win32/Mytonel.D, and Symantec identifies it as Trojan.Gen.2.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with apphelper.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.


apphelper.exe descriptions


AppHelper.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. AppHelper.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 167,936 bytes (63% of all occurrences) or 172,032 bytes.;There is no description of the program. The file is not a Windows core file. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: MACHINERun).;The program has no visible window.;AppHelper.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 68% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.