What is assistant.dll and how to fix assistant.dll ?

What is assistant.dll file ?


Most antivirus programs identify Assistant.dll as malware—for instance Sophos identifies it as BProtector, and Symantec identifies it as Adware.GoonSquad.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with assistant.dll

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.


assistant.dll descriptions


Assistant.dll is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Assistant.dll is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)” or sometimes in the “C:Program Files” folder (mostly C:Program Files (x86)SW-Booster or C:Program Files (x86)WS-Booster).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 4,296,192 bytes (43% of all occurrences), 3,041,792 bytes and 8 more variants.;The program has a visible window. There is no file information. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: AppInit_DLLs).;The file is not a Windows core file.;Therefore the technical security rating is 42% dangerous, but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;You could uninstall SW-Sustainer or Assistant from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.