Helper King Ads is described as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that once installed will generate ad-supported content. When Helper King is running in the background, users may encounter various PC issues such as slow Internet connection and bad browser performance. The longer the PUP is running, the more vulnerable the system becomes. That is why its removal is recommended by specialists.
Helper King Distribution Method and Description
Potentially unwanted applications are often bundled with other free software products. Users install them accordingly due to automatic installation. Opting for the advanced option will notify the user about the additional application so he may deselect it.
When installed, Helper King will provoke the appearance of numerous pop-up and pop-under ads, and will interfere with browsing activities. Adware-like programs are also known to add tracking cookies to the browser in order to harvest personally identifiable information. Third-party marketers use the collected data to employ malvertising campaigns.
Besides the interruptions caused by Helper King’s adware features, users may encounter worsened overall PC performance. Helper King may affect the Internet speed and may cause system freezes and slowdowns.
Helper King may also create certain files such as:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\helper king
- C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\helper_king_updating_service.job
- C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\helper_king_notification_service.job
- helper_king_notification_service.exe
- helper_king_updating_service.exe
Helper King Ads Removal Manual
Considering the information given above, Helper King’s removal is recommended. In order to clean your system of the PUP, you may follow the manual guide. Keep in mind though such applications may be tricky to remove by hand.
Another option is running a full system scan with the assistance of a frequently updated and trustworthy AV program.
In the future, always read the EULA to avoid bundled downloads.
Spy Hunter scanner will only detect the threat. If you want the threat to be automatically removed, you need to purchase the full version of the anti-malware tool. Find Out More About SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
- Guide 1: How to Remove Helper King from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Helper King from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Helper King from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Helper King from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Helper King from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Helper King from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Helper King from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Helper King from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Helper King





Step 2: Uninstall Helper King and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:



Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Helper King on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Helper King there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:



Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of Helper King from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Helper King and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Helper King via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove Helper King files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Helper King, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove Helper King from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase Helper King from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall Helper King from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove Helper King from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Helper King will be removed.
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Eliminate Helper King from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.