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

What is browserhelper.exe file ?


Most antivirus programs identify BrowserHelper.exe as malware—for example BitDefender identifies it as Adware.Linkury.S, and Kaspersky identifies it as not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.Win32.Shopper.gen.

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


browserhelper.exe descriptions


BrowserHelper.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. BrowserHelper.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)”—mostly C:Program Files (x86)YTDownloader.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 471,984 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 478,640 bytes or 310,784 bytes.;The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows core file. The BrowserHelper.exe file is certified by a trustworthy company.;BrowserHelper.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 40% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;In case of problems with BrowserHelper.exe, you can also uninstall YTDownloader from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.