Should I remove IE Download Helper?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #14,451
United States Rank #14,212
Reach 0.0198%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 16.78 days
495.10 days >
Average installed length: 260.14 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.5 |
47.31% |
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| 3.4 |
0.26% |
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| 3.3 |
43.73% |
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| 3.2 |
4.60% |
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| 3.1 |
1.02% |
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| 3.0 |
0.51% |
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| 2.5 |
0.77% |
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| 2.4 |
0.77% |
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| 2.3 |
0.77% |
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| 2.1 |
0.26% |
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IE Download Helper
Overview
The most used version is 3.5, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is downloadhelper.exe. The software installer includes 60 files and is usually about 1.08 MB (1,134,080 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 43% of users of IE Download Helper come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.ie-downloadhelper.com
Help link: www.ie-downloadhelper.com/FAQ
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\IE Download Helper\IE Download Helper\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{66EB7F3B-E4DC-4E0F-A052-D1323B2828B5}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.08 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by IE Download Helper
| Program executable: | downloadhelper.exe |
| Name: | IE Download Helper |
| IE Download Manager |
| Path: | C:\Windows\Installer\{66EB7F3B-E4DC-4E0F-A052-D1323B2828B5}\downloadhelper.exe |
| MD5: | 2596d66366302eb8b425c08d30b4022a |
Additional files:
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csh.dll (by Blue Sky Software) - What's This? Help Composer (User RunTime Communication DLL)
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dao350.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Jet (Microsoft DAO 3.51 Object Library)
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daoprovider.dll - DaoProvider Dynamic Link Library (DaoProvider DLL)
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downloadhelper.dll - IE Download Helper (IE Download Helper Plugin)
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downloadhelperx64.dll
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ffmpeg.exe
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fp3d6.exe (by IMSI) - FloorPlan 3D (Floor Plan 3D Application)
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fp3d6fr.dll (by IMSI) - Floor Plan 3D Resource Library - French
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fpv3filter.dll - Custom Objects Library
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frontline.exe - FrontLine Application (FrontLine MFC Application)
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frontopt.exe - frontopt Application (frontopt MFC Application)
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geomfp70.dll
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iepallib.dll - IEPalLib Dynamic Link Library (IEPalLib DLL)
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iepallibfr.dll - IEPalLibit Dynamic Link Library (IEPalLibit DLL)
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img.dll
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imsictrl.dll - IMSIctrl Dynamic Link Library (IMSIctrl DLL)
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imsictrlfr.dll
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js32.dll
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langext.dll
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lfbmp80n.dll (by LEAD Technologies) - LEADTOOLS® DLL for Win32
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lfcmp80n.dll (by LEAD Technologies)
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ltfil80n.dll
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ltkrn80n.dll
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nprnt32.dll (by RealNet) - WebDimension(tm) 1.03 (WebDimension(tm) Plugin, www.realnet.com)
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raster.dll
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rendsurf.dll
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rendsurfogl.dll
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rmaplay.dll
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rnt.dll
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rntapp.dll
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rnteai1.dll
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rntio.dll
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rntjs.dll
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rntrend.dll
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rntvrml2.dll
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rntvrml2java.dll
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start.exe
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taip_acs.dll - Accessories Library
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taip_ape.dll - Appliances Library
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taip_aux.dll
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taip_bae.dll - Balustrade Library
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taip_cat.dll - Cabinets Library
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taip_dor.dll - Doors Library
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taip_ell.dll - Electrical Library
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taip_fue.dll - Furniture Library
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taip_gnc.dll
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taip_mer.dll - Members Library
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taip_plg.dll - Plumbing Library
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taip_rof.dll - Roof Library
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taip_rom.dll - Rooms Library
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taip_str.dll - Stairs Library
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taip_thn.dll - Thumbnails Library
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taip_wal.dll - Walls Library
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taip_wiw.dll - Windows Library
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taipanmain.dll - Main Library
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taipanxdb.dll - TaipanXDB Dynamic Link Library (TaipanXDB DLL)
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tcintl50.dll - Internationalization Library
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vrmlexec.dll
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webdimatl.dll - WebDimATL Module
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- downloadhelper.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'DownloadHelper Class' with the class of {FF2573AE-E1ED-40e1-83BA-F544CB2EE135}.
How do I remove IE Download Helper?
You can uninstall IE Download Helper from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program IE Download Helper, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove IE Download Helper.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by IE Download Helper you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 59%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #14,451
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
62.15% |
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| Windows 10 |
23.27% |
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| Windows XP |
7.67% |
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| Windows Vista |
6.91% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
39.85% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.83% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.77% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.71% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.17% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.91% |
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Geography
42.61% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
42.61% |
| Germany |
12.83% |
| Italy |
5.22% |
| United Kingdom |
4.78% |
| France |
4.13% |
| Canada |
3.48% |
| Australia |
1.96% |
| Spain |
1.52% |
| Netherlands |
1.30% |
| New Zealand |
1.09% |
| Austria |
1.09% |
| Hong Kong |
1.09% |
| Czech Republic |
0.87% |
| Romania |
0.87% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
27.31% |
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| Acer |
18.06% |
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| Dell |
13.66% |
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| ASUS |
9.25% |
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| Toshiba |
8.81% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.49% |
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| Samsung |
5.73% |
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| Lenovo |
3.52% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.20% |
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| MSI |
1.32% |
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| Intel |
1.32% |
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| Medion |
1.32% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.99% |
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| ASUSTeK K53E |
2.24% |
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| ASUS All Series |
2.24% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.24% |
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| HP G62 Notebook PC |
2.24% |
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| HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC |
2.24% |
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