How to Remove “TOOLBARHELPER.EXE”

What is ToolbarHelper.exe?

ToolbarHelper.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as ToolbarHelper.exe. The process belongs to ToolbarHelper.exe software developed by ToolbarHelper.exe for Windows Operating System. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files.

Malware programmers write different types of malicious programs and name it as ToolbarHelper.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with ToolbarHelper.exe malware?

Each malware is different and causes unique problems to the system. You will notice one or several of the following symptoms if your system is infected with ToolbarHelper.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • ToolbarHelper.exe file is taking more of your CPU memory 
  • System performance is very low
  • Browser is redirected to some strange websites
  • Interference of annoying popup ads
  • Other malwares infiltrate into the system

To further establish the malware infection, take the following steps:

  • Go to Task Manager by pressing the combination of keys ctrl+alt+del
  • Go to the process tab and right-click on the ToolbarHelper.exeand open the file location

If the file is located outside C:\Program Files, then it is likely that the system is affected with ToolbarHelper.exemalware.

How to remove ToolbarHelper.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Ideally, replacing the existing ToolbarHelper.exe file on your computer with a different version procured from the internet is advisable. To remove the file using Comodo's trusted and effective antivirus software, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Download the award-winning Comodo Antivirus.

Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply

Step 3: Select Customize Configuration option and arrange installers, configuration, and file location.

Step 4: Once the Installation is Finished, restart your PC.

Step 5: It will take some time for the Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.

Step 6: Proceed with a quick scan that automatically begins after the update.

Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove ToolbarHelper.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!
 

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 10 June 2009 at 11:27 pm
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Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 N/A Executable 3cbed573d709e23c
65e9565ea951c870
61330337
7c2af64cb81aee56
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Application.
Win32.Amtar.
amu
Yes N/A N/A Internal Submission N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 29 July 2008 at 8:36 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 N/A Executable 347174b695105f1d
64321dafc3497bf1
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75568ac665c46fcb
cb1516b0ee4c88f8
Yes N/A N/A Internal Submission
2 N/A Executable ed0a3155e7256b1e
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141592dc
a320df2b47cfcaf9
8d06eb59cd72084c
Yes N/A N/A 10.224.1.61/32
3 N/A Executable ed0a3155e7256b1e
e3daea9b5251a4a3
141592dc
a320df2b47cfcaf9
8d06eb59cd72084c
Yes N/A N/A Internal Submission
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  • 32 items per page
 
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