How to remove iTunesHelper error

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iTunesHelper.exe file information

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Description: iTunesHelper.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ or in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" or in C:\ - common is C:\Program Files\iTunes\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 278,528 bytes (51% of all occurrence), 267,048 bytes, 256,576 bytes, 257,088 bytes, 274,432 bytes, 267,064 bytes, 229,952 bytes, 286,720 bytes, 271,672 bytes, 270,648 bytes, 289,576 bytes, 289,064 bytes, 229,376 bytes, 32,343 bytes, 21,504 bytes, 36,700 bytes, 299,008 bytes, 701,952 bytes, 16,897 bytes, 14,348 bytes, 25,600 bytes.
The file is not a Windows core file. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program has no visible window. The process can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. iTunesHelper.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 28% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If iTunesHelper.exe is located in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder then the security rating is 16% dangerous. File size is 256,576 bytes. The program has no visible window. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. It is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital Signature. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows core file. iTunesHelper.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications.

External information from Paul Collins:

• "iTunes Helper" must run at start up. Installed with Apple's iTunes for Windows. Uses ~3-4MB of memory and if disabled in MSCONFIG or deleted from the registry it will re-instate itself after running iTunes a few times - hence the reluctant Y recommendation

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as iTunesHelper.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the iTunesHelper.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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iTunesHelper simple tells explorer when to launch iTunes when the iPod is plugged in. It is safe to disable if you don't use this feature or don't have an iPod.
  roandr   (further information)

You are incorrect in saying that it is "harmless". For users such as myself, I need the memory it uses.
  Count Monaco  

It's not spyware, or dangerous, or whatever. It doesn't eat up memory either. It just sits in the background, in a similar way to say, the Printer Spooler Service (Which is *needed* to be able to print) - this is just a small applet for iPods. Yes, it's irritating if you don't own an iPod, but you can't blame Apple for trying. You can stop it turning on through msconfig easily enough, it's just a bit annoying. :-)
  CMOT Weasel  

Not dangerous. Definitely not malware or spyware. Aids in automatically starting iTunes when you plug in your iPod. However, if it's being run from somewhere suspicious, it might be malware in disguise.
  four pi  

necessary to start iTunes, installed with it. no malware here.
  Alex78   (further information)

It can cripple a the performance of a VPN connection to a work computer. When running link acted like dial-up connection. After disableing at startup performance accross VPN returned to normal.
  rob  

Depending on your music Library, this file can blow out memory usage. Mine was using 12mb RAM. Apple suck. I've disabled it. Hopefully it will stay disabled.
  Naca-Yoda  

To disable open iTunes, select Edit, Preferences, and uncheck Check for updates automatically. Close iTunes. When you reopen iTunes the service should be disabled.
  joemama1969  

Any time I open an image file (i.e. jpg) or song file, this program tells me that my quicktime is out of date (which it isn't), and then won't perform an automatic update. I am thinking virus, but not sure.
  John O.  

get AVG antispyware free version this will shut it down you wil have to go to analysis, processes,then terminate ,if you have spy bot running this will ask you if you want to allow this registry change put a tick in always remeber this decission then click aurthorised
  orac  

Module for ur IPod.. sharing music etc....
  Steve  

it installed itself after i downloaded and installed Quicktime
   

Harmless
  simplism  

I have an ipod and itunes works fine without this service. Disable if you're as picky about processes running as I am.
  Austin  

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