Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, AOL LLC publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
 PE file structure
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Import table
advapi32.dll
RegCloseKey
kernel32.dll
InterlockedExchange, GetModuleHandleA, GetModuleFileNameA, GetWindowsDirectoryA, CompareStringA, LoadLibraryA, GetLastError, SetLastError, GetSystemDirectoryA, FreeLibrary
msvcrt.dll
DllMain
xprt5.dll
kSystemEncoding
aim6.exe
AOL Service Libraries by AOL LLC (Signed)
| Version: | 1.4.9.1 |
| MD5: | 5b4af27e83da8385a9b08e76da730c91 |
| SHA1: | 714298e5b27d5041d44d1d005cee8eeccebb47a7 |
| SHA256: | 794f174ac4532cf959291003a77737991fef2df369fe3274f13303c56b42b2bb |
Overview
aim6.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be run when the PC boots and the user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the current user). It has been configured with a firewall exception which allows both inbound and outbound network communication without being blocked. This is typically installed with the program AIM 6 published by AOL Inc.. The file is digitally signed by AOL LLC which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | aim6.exe |
| Publisher: | AOL LLC |
| Product name: | AOL Service Libraries |
| Description: | AIM |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\aim6\aim6.exe |
| Original name: | AOLSoftware.exe |
| File version: | 1.4.9.1 |
| Size: | 48.8 KB (49,968 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | AOL LLC |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Tuesday, July 24, 2007 |
| Expiration date: | Friday, July 25, 2008 |
| Digital DNA |
| PE subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C++ |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is an instant messaging programs to allow registered users to communicate in real time. The standard protocol that AIM clients use to communicate is called Open System for CommunicAtion in Realtime (OSCAR). Most AOL-produced versions of AIM and popular third party AIM clients use this protocol.
Behaviors
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'Aim6' → "C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe" /d locale=en-US eC://aol/imApp
Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
- Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
50.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
50.00% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 100.00% of AOL Service Libraries.
