Remove %PROGRAM FILES%\APPLICATION ASSISTANCE\APP-HELPER1.EXE malware
%PROGRAM FILES%\APPLICATION ASSISTANCE\APP-HELPER1.EXE Malware Removal Guide
Manual removal instructions:
Antivirus Report of %PROGRAM FILES%\APPLICATION ASSISTANCE\APP-HELPER1.EXE:
%program files%\application assistance\app-helper1.exe
Full path on a computer: %PROGRAM FILES%\APPLICATION ASSISTANCE\APP-HELPER1.EXE
File Size: 258048
MD5: 42399D59AF1946BD7B9BC9F47B9A6354
Antivirus testing: 11 / 68
Dangerous Status: Malware
Malware Aliases: Trojan.Malware.Obscu.Gen.002 Win32/Kryptik.DUGS (variant) Trojan-Downloader Trojan-Downloader UDS:DangerousObject.Multi.Generic
APP-HELPER1.EXE software is detected as PUP-gen (potentially unwanted program).
| %PROGRAM FILES%\APPLICATION ASSISTANCE\APP-HELPER1.EXE | Malware |
| %PROGRAM FILES%\APPLICATION ASSISTANCE\APP-HELPER1.EXE | Dangerous |
| %PROGRAM FILES%\APPLICATION ASSISTANCE\APP-HELPER1.EXE | High Risk |
File Size: 258048
MD5: 42399D59AF1946BD7B9BC9F47B9A6354
Antivirus testing: 11 / 68
Dangerous Status: Malware
Malware Aliases: Trojan.Malware.Obscu.Gen.002 Win32/Kryptik.DUGS (variant) Trojan-Downloader Trojan-Downloader UDS:DangerousObject.Multi.Generic
What is APP-HELPER1.EXE and how dangerous is it?
APP-HELPER1.EXE software is detected as PUP-gen (potentially unwanted program).
Why users find APP-HELPER1.EXE as "unwanted" application?
Annoying Advertisement
- Advertisement misleading you into visiting another site or downloading files.
- Delivering out-of-context advertising, which worsen your computing, experience.
- Unwanted processes that you can not control.
- Changing your computer and browser settings without your permission.
APP-HELPER1.EXE shows pop-up ads or text ads or advertising banners.
The banners are really invasive. There is no way to stop APP-HELPER1.EXE unwanted pop-ups.
Breaking your privacy
APP-HELPER1.EXE is spying on almost everything you do!
Unwanted behavior
After infecting with APP-HELPER1.EXE, you can find that your PC is running slow.
You can see:
APP-HELPER1.EXE is preventing you from removing it. You cannot uninstall APP-HELPER1.EXE, delete its files and folders.
How did I get infected with APP-HELPER1.EXE?
APP-HELPER1.EXE like many Win32pup-Gen programs is often downloaded in a bundle with other program like free software, audio and video convert programs, cracked games etc.
APP-HELPER1.EXE can also be bundled within the custom installer on many download sites, so if you have downloaded a software from these web sites, chances are that APP-HELPER1.EXE was installed during the software setup process.
How to protect myself from being infected with APP-HELPER1.EXE again?
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You can avoid Win32pup-Gen infections like APP-HELPER1.EXE by not downloading software from unknown sources and web sites containing illegal content.
Check applications and software you want to download.
APP-HELPER1.EXE is related to: Win32-PUP-gen, APP-HELPER1.EXE.
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