What is FlashHelperService.exe?
FlashHelperService.exe is part of Flash Helper Service and developed by 重庆重橙网络科技有限公司 according to the FlashHelperService.exe version information.
FlashHelperService.exe's description is "Flash Helper Service"
FlashHelperService.exe is digitally signed by 重庆重橙网络科技有限公司.
FlashHelperService.exe is usually located in the 'C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about FlashHelperService.exe.
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Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on FlashHelperService.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Flash Helper Service |
| Company name | 重庆重橙网络科技有限公司 |
| File description | Flash Helper Service |
| Internal name | FlashHelperServices.exe |
| Original filename | FlashHelperService.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright(C) 2018 重庆重橙网络科技有限公司.All Rights Reserved |
| Product version | 2.0.2.23 |
| File version | 2.0.2.23 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Flash Helper Service |
| Company name | 重庆重橙网络科技有限公司 |
| File description | Flash Helper Service |
| Internal name | FlashHelperServices.exe |
| Original filename | FlashHelperService.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright(C) 2018 重庆重橙网络.. |
| Product version | 2.0.2.23 |
| File version | 2.0.2.23 |
Digital signatures [?]
FlashHelperService.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | 重庆重橙网络科技有限公司 |
| Certificate issuer name | Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA |
| Certificate serial number | 3d187ccd2f86383d2fa9c5dc2215f101 |
VirusTotal report
None of the 68 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the FlashHelperService.exe file.
TCP/UDP Listening Ports [?]
FlashHelperService.exe has been reported to listen on the following TCP/UDP ports.
| Port | Protocol | # Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 21440 | TCP v4 | 1 |
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 592d24b9e09dca4a126b117a1519e342 |
| SHA256 | 5ef40e198f4fd6980db27c884b469cadd55c0493fe262f8eb303c4d50ddfd746 |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to flashhelperservice.exe:
flashhelperservice.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
flashhelperservice.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
Flash Helper Service has stopped working.
End Program - flashhelperservice.exe. This program is not responding.
flashhelperservice.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
flashhelperservice.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with the file?
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with the file. 98% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 263 users.
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Malware or legitimate?
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
I have an annoying window that pops up when computer is turned on,by tracing CPU use the only system running apart from windows etc was the Flash helper service.It is of no use so now consider ending its process.
consider it possible malware?
# 2 Mar 2019, 16:55
Roadrunner writes
Further it does integrate advertising which does change each time,I tried virus checks also but no reports,it has now been disabled in the start up manager.According to computer search the file is in SYSTEMS which is worrying I would like to find this ex file and remove it as it is serving no purpose. Yes Hong Kong.
# 5 Mar 2019, 20:09
Max writes
After last Flash player update it appeared on my laptop too. How can I delete it without deleting Flash?
# 28 Mar 2019, 18:29
Yee Tus writes
there is a pop up every time opened. Since adobe is out of service its useless
plus its like adware there's no real purpose
# 24 Dec 2021, 16:54
Yee Tus writes
actually downloading the software outside china won't stop adware (I downloaded it outside china and it still has adware)
# 24 Dec 2021, 16:55
Roadrunner writes