What is AcroIEHelperShim.dll?

AcroIEHelperShim.dll is part of AcroIEHelperShim Library and developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated according to the AcroIEHelperShim.dll version information.

AcroIEHelperShim.dll's description is "Adobe PDF Helper for Internet Explorer"

AcroIEHelperShim.dll is digitally signed by Adobe Systems, Incorporated.

AcroIEHelperShim.dll is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\' folder.

Some of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal detected AcroIEHelperShim.dll.

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VirusTotal report

1 of the 47 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the AcroIEHelperShim.dll file. That's a 2% detection rate.

Scanner	Detection Name
Antiy-AVL	Trojan/Win32.Zbot

Filename variants

AcroIEHelperShim.dll may also use other filenames. The most common variants are listed below:

• 7c3ca.rbf

Folder name variants

AcroIEHelperShim.dll may also be located in other folders than C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\. The most common variants are listed below:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\
• c:\Config.Msi\
• C:\Programmi\File comuni\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\
• G:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\

Other files also named AcroIEHelperShim.dll

AcroIEHelperShim.dll (67 votes)

What did other users do?

The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with the file. 60% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 5 users.

NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with the file. Only 5 users has voted so far so it does not offer a high degree of confidence.

Malware or legitimate?

If you feel that you need more information to determine if your should keep this file or remove it, please read this guide.

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