We're calling on all EU-based Mozillians with iOS or iPadOS devices to help us monitor Apple’s new browser choice screens. Join the effort to hold Big Tech to account!

Avatar for Username

ابحث في الدعم

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help.

WatchDog cannot find firefoxhelper.exe and error messages keep popping up

ascotth57
ascotth57
more options

My computer continually pops up an error message that says "WatchDog has encountered a problem and needs to close." and the details of the problem relate to a file firefoxhelper.exe Reinstalling Firefox has no affect.

My computer continually pops up an error message that says "WatchDog has encountered a problem and needs to close." and the details of the problem relate to a file firefoxhelper.exe Reinstalling Firefox has no affect.

All Replies (2)

Wesley Branton
Wesley Branton
more options

Can you please provide me with a link to the official WatchDog page?
I cannot find it on Google.
Thanks in advance for your help.

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
  • Top 10 Contributor
more options

Check the Windows Control Panel (Add/Remove Programs) for WatchDog or anything from Long Mile Solutions. This may be adware your existing security software is blocking.

This support article lists supplemental clean-up tools you might use: Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware.

Modified by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer