aol.exe
AOL by AOL LLC (Signed)
Overview
There are 2 versions of aol.exe in the wild, the latest version being 9.05.001. By adding a startup entry to the run registry key, the file will be executed when the user logs into Windows. The average file size is about 49.45 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to AOL LLC by VeriSign.
What is aol.exe?
aol.exe is the main user interface process for AOL Desktop. AOL Desktop is an internet suite produced by AOL that integrates a web browser, a media player and an instant messenger client. AOL Desktop is different from previous AOL browsers, which are still available. Its features are focused on browsing instead of email. For instance, one does not have to sign in to AOL in order to use it as a regular browser. In addition, non-AOL email accounts can be accessed through it.
About aol.exe (from AOL LLC)
“The classic all-in-one AOL software is back with this better-than-ever update. AOL Desktop features enhanced browser performance and search bar, easier access to favorite websites like Facebook and Pa”
 Details
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| File name: | aol.exe |
| Publisher: | AOL, LLC. |
| Product name: | AOL |
| Description: | AOL Software |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\aol 9.5\aol.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | AOL LLC |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Tuesday, July 21, 2009 |
| Expiration date: | Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of aol.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Shell open commands
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'AOL Fast Start' → "C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0\AOL.EXE" -b
All file variations of aol.exe
