DLL problems are encountered by many computer users. And, sometimes it is very difficult to find the reason that causes the problem. There are many kinds of DLLs that you may never hear about the name. This article will introduce a DLL named Acroiehelper.dll that has confused caused trouble to so many people.
AcroIEHelper.dll is an important file needed by Adobe Acrobat to run normally on internet explorer. Adobe Acrobat uses the “AcroIEHelper.dll” file to run plug in code when you open a PDF file in your browser. When the browser opens a PDF, the DLL file loads and you cannot delete it until you stop the service and close the Web browser. If you delete “AcroIEHelper.dll,” you can no longer use the Adobe Acrobat plug in. But if you experience errors with the software, you can delete the file and stop the Adobe service from running.
To get rid of this AcroIEHelper.dll error, following steps will help:
- 1. Find the Services program:
Close any Web browser you have open on your PC. Click the “Start” button at the bottom left of your desktop and type “services” in the search text box. And then Press “Enter”button. You will see a Services icon on the list.
- 2. Find Adobe Acrobat and stop it:
Click the “Services” icon in the left panel. A list of services running on the computer is displayed. Click the “Adobe Acrobat” service and click “Stop.” Stopping the service releases the lock placed by the operating system, so you can delete it from your system.
- 3. Delete the AcroIEHelper.dll:
Click the Windows “Start” button again and type “AcroIEHelper.dll” in the search text box. Press “Enter” to display the location of the file. Right-click the file in the search results and selects “Delete.” Click “Yes” to confirm you want to delete the file.
- 4. Reregister AcroIEHelper.dll:
Reregister the DLL file with Smartpcfixer, a DLL registering tool. It will help you register the dll automatically. Just download it here: www.smartpcfixer.com
After you delete and register the AcroIEHelper.dll file, you will not experience the problem anymore.