How to remove InstallHelper error

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InstallHelper.exe file information

The process Install Helper or InstallHelper belongs to the software Logitech QuickCam Software or Acer OrbiCam Software or InstallHelper or BT Wireless Connection Manager by Logitech Inc (www.logitech.com) or Acer or Motive Communications, Inc (www.motive.com).

Description: File InstallHelper.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 73,728 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). It is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 22% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If InstallHelper.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 54% dangerous. File size is 458,752 bytes (84% of all occurrence), 544,768 bytes. There is no information about the maker of the file. It is not a Windows system file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). The program is not visible. InstallHelper.exe is able to manipulate other programs.

If InstallHelper.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" then the security rating is 31% dangerous. File size is 335,872 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 544,768 bytes. The program has a visible window. There is no file information. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). It is not a Windows system file. InstallHelper.exe is able to manipulate other programs.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as InstallHelper.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the InstallHelper.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

I searched for it and didn't find it, even though Spybot: Search & Destroy found this as a "registry inconsistency" in Advanced User Mode under "System Internals": Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\InstallHelper.exe
nobodyz (further information)

Summary: 1 user think InstallHelper.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user think InstallHelper.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade InstallHelper.exe ("not sure about it").

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