PKings-IEHelper

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Post December 29th, 2003, 9:15 pm

I have it on my computer. What does it do. I know that it is spyware but when ever i run my ad-ware it keeps on picking it up over and over. I did a search for PKings-IEHelper and nothing came up so that is why i am posting. It happens in IE so that is why i chose microsoft windows forum


here is what i get

Vendor:PKings-IEHelper
Category:Malware
Object Type:File
Size:73728 Bytes
Location:c:\...\rp236\a0044092.exe
<b>Last Activity:12-30-2003 3:53:29 AM</b>
Risk LevelLow
Comment:
Description:No Detail Information Available.

and it is only the 29th
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Post December 29th, 2003, 9:15 pm

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Post December 29th, 2003, 10:13 pm

Malware (for "malicious software") is programming or files that are developed for the purpose of doing harm. Thus, malware includes computer viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.

beyond that i have no clue.. did a quick google search but didnt get much
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Post December 29th, 2003, 10:34 pm

Try here for removal info:

http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/p/pk ... helper.asp



Google search: IEHelper

5th result - IEHelper.dll

In the Overview click the Similar Pests: Browser helper objects link. Then click the pkings-iehelper link. (That's how I found it - total time less than 2 minutes to find)
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Post December 30th, 2003, 9:17 am

It says that it slows down the browser. I never noticed. I am glad that i updated my ad-ware and got it off my comp.

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