What is sdhelper.dll? Is sdhelper.dll spyware or a virus?

What are you to do to fix sdhelper.dll related problems?
1. Run Security Task Manager to check your sdhelper.dll process
2. Run Registry Booster to fix sdhelper.dll related errors
3. Run Spyware Doctor to remove persistent malware

Process name: Bad download blocker
Product: Spybot S&D
Company: Safer Networking Limited
File: sdhelper.dll
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"sdhelper.dll" is part of Spybot Search & Destroy.

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6829 users ask for this file. 4 users didn't rate it ("don't know"). 157 users rated it as not dangerous. 7 users rated it as not so dangerous. 12 users rated it as neutral. 2 users rated it as little bit dangerous. 4 users rated it as dangerous.


All comments about sdhelper.dll:
is part of SpybotSD (tool for spybot removal)
Andreas Anti Spyware Software. Spybot Search and destroy
Lothar Röpkes ANTI Spyware
Ladyhoss Spybot helps to keep spam off my computer
Component of SpyBot Search & Destory (SpybotSD)
DaTaX Schützt den PC vor SpyWare. Beispiel: Bei Ebay kommt Hinweis auf versteckte Tracker usw.
Rustico64 Spybot & Destroy anti Spyware Keine Gefahr
Alpha SpyBot Search & Destroy - It's a anti spyware - Não oferece risco, é parte do programa de remover spies
BillD Prevents changes to IE from external sources. Good utility.
Joe6pack Anti Spyware Software. Spybot Search & Destroy
Todd Van Winkle SpyBot ok...Adaware much better
MS security agent Den tillhör Spybot - Search & Destroy och är inte alls något farlig utan däremot något väldigt bra.
Bataraziz Compliments other programs like Ad-Aware
Paul Part of spybot S&D. Not dangerous  See also: Link
Yotaz Uninstall Spybot Search & Destroy if you don't want it ! But, it's an Anti-Spyware...
Schakal Mein Explorer und Internet Explorer funktionierten nichtmehr weil der Prozess im Hintergrund lief. Brauchte einen Tag um das Problem zu finden und beheben.
KatoomRXC SpyBot helps keep me clean.
John Taylor Adaware ok... SpyBot much better
knows what he sais this is for SpyBot SD and no Adaware isn't better
Spybot Search & Destroy is one of the best spyware removers there is.
Wodan Ist harmols
PP Spybot Search and destroy
Petra Polestar very good.run it after every dl even from msn. Ad-aware targets mostly ad crap, not from programs. Best used together with Spybot.
spybot S and D
Aph0 yes, that is a spybot file  See also: Link
Teletubbies Gutes Anti-Ad-Ware Proggy von Spybot
This is a utility included when you install Spybot that is designed to help prevent spyware from being loaded onto your computer
LikethegroundhogPhil Part of Spybot - Very good thing! You can disable this through spybot program. This helps block crap you don't want.
Andy in Sweden This file is a part of SpyBot a program that protects your computer from spyware and adware.  See also: Link
Prenaud I have used it for a long time on several PCs with good results.
Dharmacat Part of Spybot Search & Destroy. Good stuff. Use Adaware too.
Nigel Smith Prevents changes to IE from external sources. Good utility.
ace anything that keeps spyware off my computer is a good thing
Bob in NC I use both Spybot and AdAware, both compliment each other
christ super anti spyware
TomGab It's gotten me out of trouble a few times.. Spybot S&D is the bomb!  See also: Link
Marcello This is a security utility included into Spybot.
UnDeaD Part of Spy bot search & destroy, blocks spyware.
THIS is part of spybot search and destroy spyware removal program. Under this program when you immunize your computer this is the file that constantly is open in order to protect your computer from the spyware that you have immunize your computer from.
Bret part of spybot
Face Spybot Search & Destroy
Ken_Sweden This is a good utility designed to help prevent spyware. I have used it for a long time
Mr Big Spybot S&D resident IE protection, bad download blocker. All Good!
liscu this is a part o spybot application, don't worry it's safe
Showed up on hijack This! Trust SpyBot completely!
Storm SpyBot Search anD Destroy. Very Good
PC madman SpybotSD good program
Paul Excellent protection software, must be updated regularly
zbuckone Spybot Search and destroy
zbuckone Spybot Search and destroy
reconfigures Spybot S&D process monitor
greekpimp from spybot s&d not sure why it shows higher rating in the prog
Spybot - good program. Adaware and HijackThis are also useful.
Slaper anti spyware
Salvatore Scognamiglio File di Spybot - Search & Destroy
beni spybot search and destroy
Mark Part of Spybot Search and Destroy  See also: Link
Doug Part of SpyBot Search and Destroy send him a donation  See also: Link
Anti-scumware installer Explorer does not functionieren any longer. Can't find sdhelper.dll
Pete_Toronto Part of Spybot
BeachBum Part of spybot S&D
Ticker Its good not dangerous
Dino SpyBot Search and Destroy - anti-spyware tool
Jim Part of Spybot - This is a good guy!  See also: Link
Spybot cannot imunize this
i'm just using this program till so far not any problem
Fran McLoughlin Part of Spybot - Use more than this prog - Spysweeper, Adaware, etc.
loverboy v.Spybot-zeigt Veränderungen an d.Registry,allerdings ohne "Info"Button Anzeige
Ben It is usually part of Spybot, a good anti-spyware program. Unfortunately a virus recently has begun to infect sdhelper.dll files. It is pretty new and Trend MIcro refers to it as ADW_SDHELP.A or something similar.
Maelia Kill spywares and trojans
WebPsycho SpyBot Search and Destroy is a (as mentioned) spybot. removes spyware. completely harmless
spybot
walter Decaluwe This file exist in progrmama files First I moved it out my configuration window. With the search window I removed all extensions from surch & destroy program only this map in my programma files will not be disappear and the dshelper is in a blue color
Dan McCarthy Wouldn't be without it! Seriously! Please don’t connect to the net without it. If you care about security...you'll get it! Also, if your really searious about keeping your system safe, get Spywareblaster as well.  See also: Link
uberWOOT Spybot search & destroy DLL file. Microsoft anti-spyware beats both.
Johan this is helpfull
Coral Bad script and registry change blocker. Safe.
Nasa Great software SpyBot Search and destroy
der Teil von Spybot der bösartige downloads verhindert!
removes spyware
In Windows 98 SDHELPER.DLL creates an exception error which prevents Explorer from working. I had to uninstall it in order to get IE to work again.
BabyCakes part of spybot. alerts you when changes occur to your registry or browsers
Robert has recurring problem with DSO exploit.Seems harmless,possible prog error
None I unistalled Spybot SD over a year ago and found it in my IE "Manage Add Ons."
Roger Dailer und Trojaner vernichter
Spyboi It's a part of Spybot. Use it.
G Graham Anti Spyware program, very effective. Does not install any adware itself. Weeky updates
fred spybot S&D anti spyware
Annie Part of Spybot settings I have chosen?
spybot search and destroy
LocoWeed20 Installs when you use the immunize feature in spybot S&D helps to block out some known websites that distribute spyware/adware/trojans/keyloggers it is  See also: Link
GraveFiller This just keeps I.E from sucking down garbage from the sewer that is the Net! Use together with Microsft Anti-Spyware Beta 1 - Is awesome !! And use Spyware Guard, which keep websites from hijacking your home page homboys!!! Enjoy !
Peter A part of the anti-spyware program SpyBot. SDHELPER.DLL monitors Internet Explorer to prevent unknown ActiveX controls from being installed.
Robert Part of Spybot Search and Destroy - perfectly Safe - blocks bad and potentially dangerous URLs from being accessed by IE  See also: Link
Fuzz Buster Trend Micro, McAfee, Sophos or SARC DO NOT show SDHelper.dll as a virus as previously posted by Ben
Fuzz Buster Trend Micro, McAfee, Sophos or SARC show SDHelper.dll as a virus as previously posted by Ben
alex man helps pepople stay out of my computer and makes shure my regrestory doesnt change
This just keep I.E from sucking down garbage from the sewer that is the Net!
the-bean-ladens its a beautiful programm to find dailer and somthing :))
Lars Loschwitz Part of a capable Spyware-Remover  See also: Link
bunkertor7 KEINE GEFAHR!!
Bruce Part of Spybot S&D, and upon installation of the program, it gave option to install the SDHelper to protect ad-aware or other junk, by asking you if you wish to allow entry of information to the registry every time you install something that require registry entry.
esuhl I *believe* this is part of the "immunize" feature of Spybot. It blocks IE from downloading malicious ActiveX content.
Chris Schuman keeps computer safe, no need for firewall and virus software (the REAL Power eater...) if installed properly
Mapman Sptbot S&D is Anti-Spyware SDhelper is Mal Download blocker  See also: Link
Paul Spybot S&D component
Christian Teil von Spybot S&D
Part of Spybot
Ranger Gord I removed it in SpyBot Tools section
Richard SpyBot S&D Browser Helper - prevents connections to know potentially harmful websites.  See also: Link
RJ Part of a superb Spyware Remover - far better than Adaware
Shalianahe Spybot Search & Destroy (good program)
Stephan Spybot S&D MS IE Helper , Nice Security Tool
James Chris You always need a firewall! Part of Spybot SD
DJ The Chemist Spybot Search and Destroy.. is an awsome program that shows ANY changes that are ocuring to your regestry... altho my NA06 has picked up some virus or torjan in a DLL.. not sure what its about..
OLT this file is put out by safer networks .org and it is an amazing part of spybot antispyware freeware this file monitor internet downloads and browsing to protect your from bad sites and downloads that would otherwise put your computer at risk. terminating this prosscess will kill the file
George E. A BHO from spybot search & destroy. Block malicious software to download ,block malicious web pages to load. Part of spybot search & destroy, no memory hog, it should not be terminated if you want your system protected.
Shannon C. Great protection,doesn't miss much only some..If you got it keep it.  See also: Link
Geoff After IE updates in mid april '06 I had to disable it to keep ebay from crashing. First problem I ever had with Spy-bot
GreenBastard Teil von Spybot Search and Destroy. Programm gegen Spyware!
SanjiCard Hervorragendes Anti-Spy/Addware Programm. Nicht nur ungefährlich, sondern auch empfehlenswert. Ebenfalls gut um Änderungen der Systemdatenbank zu verhindern und abzusuchen.
Guru Spybot Search & Destroy - Internet Explorer Addon - So far, it's Harmless
Mark G. The best, safest spyware crusher around
ilcaster sdhelper.dll is completely safe. It installs as part of Spybot Search & Destroy and is the Browser Helper Object mechanism for Internet Explorer. It prevents an ever expanding list of 'BAD' web pages and downloads form downloading to your computer during surfing.

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