Is helper.exe required to run firefox on windows 7?

I am setting a limited user account on my windows 7 x64 system with parental control settings (just for added security reasons) and need to know if I should allow mozillafirefox\uninstall\helper.exe on the allowed programs list for the controlled account.
I only ask because I notice that multiple times while browsing, I see a popup informing me that it is being blocked by my parental controls, which is fine as long as it's not a NEEDED application for firefox. I would think it has to do with uninstalling (obviously), but I am not trying to uninstall and there it is, attempting to run. Can I disregard it, or should I allow it to run with firefox? Thanks!

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