What Is bas_helper.exe? Is It A Virus Or Malware? Remove or Delete?

What is bas_helper.exe?

bas_helper.exe is an executable exe file which belongs to the Baidu AndroidStore Helper process which comes along with the Baidu AndroidStore Software developed by Baidu software developer.

If the bas_helper.exe process in Windows 10 is important, then you should be careful while deleting it. Sometimes bas_helper.exe process might be using CPU or GPU too much. If it is malware or virus, it might be running in the background.

The .exe extension of the bas_helper.exe file specifies that it is an executable file for the Windows Operating System like Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.

Malware and viruses are also transmitted through exe files. So we must be sure before running any unknown executable file on our computers or laptops.

Now we will check if the bas_helper.exe file is a virus or malware? Whether it should be deleted to keep your computer safe? Read more below.

Is bas_helper.exe safe to run? Is it a virus or malware?

Let’s check the location of this exe file to determine whether this is a legit software or a virus. The location of this file and dangerous rating is shown below.

File Location / Rating : C:Program Files (x86)Baidu SecurityMoboMarket1.2.8.4379

To check whether the exe file is legit you can start the Task Manager. Then click on the columns field and add Verified Signer as one of the columns.

Now look at the Verified Signer value for bas_helper.exe process if it says “Unable to verify” then the file may be a virus.

If the developer of the software is legitimate, then it is not a virus or malware. If the developer is not listed or seems suspicious, you can remove it using the uninstall program.

Based on our analysis of whether this file is a virus or malware we have displayed our result below.

How to check if bas_helper.exe is a security issue ?

We also recommend using Security task manager application  to find which processes are unwanted in your windows computer and can be security issue. Here is how you can find whether bas_helper.exe is a security threat using Security task manager application.

1. Download Security task manager application and install it on your computer.
2. Run it as administrator. It will now show all the applications that are running on your computer.
3. Now it will show the Rating, file location , company and product name for each process.
4. Now click on the Ratings column to sort based on ratings.
5. You will now see which process has the worst rating easily so can decide bas_helper.exe is given a bad rating or not easily.
6. You will also find whether the bas_helper.exe process is important or not with this feature.

How To Remove or Uninstall bas_helper.exe

To remove bas_helper.exe from your computer do the following steps one by one. This will uninstall bas_helper.exe if it was part of the software installed on your computer.

1. If the file is a part of a software program, then it will also have an uninstall program. Then you can run the Uninstaller located at directory like C:Program Files>Baidu>Baidu AndroidStore >Baidu AndroidStore Helper> bas_helper.exe_uninstall.exe.
2. Or the bas_helper.exe was installed using the Windows Installer then to uninstall it Go to System Settings and open Add Or Remove Programs Option.
3. Then Search for bas_helper.exe or the software name Baidu AndroidStore in the search bar or try out the developer name Baidu.
4. Then click on it and select the Uninstall Program option to remove bas_helper.exe file from your computer. Now the software Baidu AndroidStore program along with the file bas_helper.exe will be removed from your computer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do i stop bas_helper.exe process?

In order to stop the bas_helper.exe process from running you either have to uninstall the program associated with the file or if it’s a virus or malware, remove it using a Malware and Virus removal tool.

Is bas_helper.exe a Virus or Malware?

As per the information we have the bas_helper.exe might be a virus or malware because even a good file might be infected with malware or virus to disguise itself. So follow our tutorial above to check it.

Is bas_helper.exe causing High Disk Usage?

You can find this by opening the Task Manager application (Right-click on Windows Taskbar and choose Task Manager) and click on the Disk option at the top to sort and find out the disk usage of bas_helper.exe.

Is bas_helper.exe causing High CPU Usage?

You can find whether bas_helper.exe is using Full CPU by opening the Task Manager application. Now find the process and check the CPU usage percentage.

Is bas_helper.exe causing High Network Usage?

If the bas_helper.exe has High data Usage, you can find this by opening the Task Manager windows app and find the process and check the Network Usage column percentage.

How to check GPU Usage of bas_helper.exe?

To check whether the bas_helper.exe is causing high GPU usage, open the Task Manager window and look for the bas_helper.exe process in the name column and check the GPU usage column.

I hope you were able to learn more about the bas_helper.exe file and how to remove it. Also, share this article on social media if you found it helpful.

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Gowtham V

He is the founder of howtodoninja.com and is an experienced tech writer and a cybersecurity enthusiast with a passion for exploring the latest technological advancements. He has 10 years of experience in writing comprehensive how-to guides, tutorials, and reviews on software, hardware, and internet services. With an interest in computer security, he strives to educate users by writing content on how to use technology, and how to also protect their smart devices and personal data from cyber threats. He currently uses a Windows computer, and a Macbook Pro, and tests hundreds of Android phones for writing his reviews and guides.