What is utorrentie.exe? Should I remove it?

utorrentie – an executable file that is responsible for delivering ads on your computer’s screen

utorrentie is a file that belongs to WebHelper virus. This cyber threat is an adware program which usually arrives on the system together with the uTorrent program. After virus infiltration, you can notice this process running in the Task Manager together with WebHelper.dll.

Therefore, if you noticed suspicious ads on the desktop or pop-ups showing up while you browse the web, these activities might be triggered by the utorrentie.exe process. This ad-supported application might also:

• turn random text on the websites into hyperlinks;
• provide fake software updates;
• promote shady programs or aggressively urge to install questionable add-ons;
• track information about users and possibly share it with third-parties;
• redirect to potentially dangerous websites or display malicious ads;
• cause system slowdowns due to high usage of computer’s CPU.

After the adware infiltration, the utorrentie file can be located in one of these Windows directories or folders:

• C:\Program Files directory;
• “My Document” folder;
• in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files.

However, we do not recommend checking them and trying to delete this file itself. Nevertheless, it's possible to remove utorrentie.exe in this way; it's just a temporary solution. It is a component of the potentially unwanted program (PUP) which might be capable of reinstalling this executable after a system reboot.

For this reason, we recommend opting for automatic utorrentie removal with anti-malware software. As soon as you scan the system with FortectIntego or another anti-malware program, this malicious file will be removed together with all adware-related components.

Installation of the suspicious executable

As we have mentioned in the beginning, utorrentie.exe is typically installed with uTorrent or adware program. Users are advised to be attentive with freeware installation and avoid downloading software from P2P networks or file-sharing websites.

Additionally, it’s important to use the correct installer. The majority of users still rely on “Quick” or “Recommended” settings, and it’s a huge mistake. These setups are not designed to disclose about third-party programs attached to the primary software. However, they are still silently installed.

To avoid WebHelper hijack and infiltration of other nasty apps, you have to use “Custom” or “Advanced” settings and monitor each of the steps. Once you see the list of offered downloads, remove the ticks from each of them. They are useless PUPs that should not get permission to enter your PC.

Remove utorrentie.exe with all its components correctly

It’s not enough to remove utorrentie.exe as a single file. As we have mentioned, this executable is a part of WebHelper virus. Hence, you have to perform adware removal. It’s possible to get rid of the adware manually. However, it might be a challenging task due to its ability to hide deep in the system.

For this reason, we recommend using anti-malware software which will complete not only utorrentie removal but clean up your PC from all adware-related entries. If you are not sure which tool to choose, we suggest using FortectIntego. It can delete this potentially unwanted program and fix the damage made to the system.