Video DownloadHelper

Sometimes users might mistake legitimate add-ons for something malicious. The same happened with Video DownloadHelper. This browser add-on is a legitimate plug-in for Mozilla Firefox web browser that allows you to download videos from an extensive list of online streaming websites. Most of the time, users install this application willingly, and security concerns related to Video DownloadHelper arise only when this plug-in is downloaded bundled with other potentially unwanted programs. However, in that case you can easily remove Video DownloadHelper from your computer, and then scan your system with a reliable antispyware tool to check for any potential threats.

According to our security researchers, Video DownloadHelper can be bundled with “bad installers”, which means that if this application can function as a good indicator that you have installed a number of unwanted programs on your computer. Video DownloadHelper is not a computer threat, but if you do not remember having installed this plug-in, and yet Video DownloadHelper is there, that it’s the first sign that you must have installed a few potentially unwanted applications recently. If you have no idea which programs might pose security threats, scan your computer with SpyHunter free scanner and a list of potentially dangerous programs will be generated for you in no time.

However, once again, we would like to emphasize that there is nothing malicious about Video DownloadHelper itself. Over 6 million users have this application added to their browsers, and it boasts of generally positive reviews. When Video DownloadHelper is added to your browser, the plug-in can detect any video playing, and if the video hosting website is included into Video DownloadHelper’s list, the plug-in provides a simple menu that allows you to download the video in question. With high quality videos uploaded on video streaming websites, this kind of plug-in helps you to download good videos without any difficulties.

Nevertheless, if you had no intention of having Video DownloadHelper on your computer and you do not find this application useful, you can easily remove it if you follow manual removal instructions below. It is important to ensure that no dangerous applications entered your PC along with Video DownloadHelper. In case you think that a bundled download and installation have taken place, do take your time and scan your PC with a licensed antispyware tool.

If any potentially unwanted programs are detected, uninstall them via Control Panel (if applicable) and then do not hesitate to invest in a computer security application that would protect your system from various threats. Video DownloadHelper may not be a computer security issue, but it may point out security problems you are not aware of.

How to remove Video DownloadHelper

1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. Press Alt+T and click Add-ons.
3. Disable and remove DownloadHelper from Extensions.
4. Restart browser.