rshelper.exe. this app could not be started

metro halima 0 Reputation points
2026-08-25T15:32:25.0266667+00:00

even if i install latest microsoft.net this notification bar simulatanously comes out and make problems running apps. what should i do now dear microsoft team

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  1. Zoha Fatima 510 Reputation points
    2026-08-25T21:50:31.2633333+00:00

    Hi Halima,

    If the rshelper.exe message keeps appearing even after you installed the latest .NET Framework, I would not keep reinstalling .NET. The problem may be coming from a damaged Windows component or from the application that is trying to run rshelper.exe.

    A good first step is to repair Windows system files. Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:

    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

    Once that finishes, run:

    sfc /scannow

    Restart your computer afterward and check whether the message appears again. Microsoft recommends using DISM before SFC when Windows system files may be damaged.

    If it still appears, check where rshelper.exe is located and which application it belongs to. That will help determine whether the application itself needs to be repaired or reinstalled.

    Thank you, Halima, and feel free to respond back for more assistance. If you provide the location of rshelper.exe and the complete error message, I can help identify what is causing it.

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