aolsoftware.exe

File Name:	aolsoftware.exe	Product:
Author:	America Online, Inc.	Security Rating:

The aolsoftware.exe process is a part of the AOL Explorer, which is a free program to browse webpages, use tabs, customize your toolbar for favorites and rss feeds. This process may also exists as a part of AOL Host Manager, which provides background support for the AOL Instant Messenger program and usually is installed alongside with the AOL 9.0 software.

Other instance of aolsoftware.exe:

product: AolSoftware
Author: AolSoftware
File path: C:\Windows\aolsoftware.exe
There appeared a process having the same file name with aolsoftware.exe process. It is added by the W32/Tilebot-CL worm and IRC backdoor. This infection is different with the legitimate AOL file which has been discribed as above.

Recommendation:

The aolsoftware.exe process is a non-essential file for the system performance. Disabling it or enabling it is down to user's preferences.

Users Opinions

scartzy		aolsoftware.exe is a process which belongs to the AOL Service. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. 0 0 Report Abuse
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