helpctr.exe - helpctr process information

Process name: Microsoft Help and Support Center


Windows errors related to helpctr.exe?


HelpHost.exe is a process associated with the Microsoft windows operating system. When help is requested in Windows 2000 or later version of Windows this process will be initiated. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling it is down to user preference.




Recommendation

helpctr.exe should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly. It is highly recommended that you run a FREE performance scan to automatically optimize memory, CPU and Internet settings.


Determining whether helpctr.exe is a virus or a legitimate Windows process depends on the directory location it executes or runs from. Click here to scan your PC including helpctr.exe to detect any security threat.





Removal and security


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Security risk 0-5:

0


Spyware:

No (Free spyware scan)


Virus:

No (Remove helpctr.exe)


Trojan:

No (Remove helpctr.exe)




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General information


Author:

Microsoft Corp.


Part of:


Memory usage:

N/A (Free up memory)


Common helpctr.exe errors:

N/A (Repair)

System process:

Yes


Uses network:

No


Background:

Yes


Hardware related:

No






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