How to remove AOLHostManager error

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AOLHostManager.exe file information

The process AOLHostManager Service belongs to the software AOL Service Libraries or America Online's Digital or AOL Uninstaller or AOLHostManager Service or Sniffy Lite For Windows or SierraHome Print Artist or AOLHostManager.exe by America Online, Inc (www.aol.com).

Description: AOLHostManager.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" - generally C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1113098897\EE\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 159832 bytes (70% of all occurrence), 125528 bytes, 13416 bytes, 151640 bytes, 25600 bytes, 169048 bytes.
It is not a Windows core file. It is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital Signature. The program is not visible. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Therefore the technical security rating is 27% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:

"HostManager": In a Program Files\Common Files\AOL folder. What does it do, and is it required?

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as AOLHostManager.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the AOLHostManager.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

xprts.dll needs installed is message

important for the proper function of AIM
Cory

AOL File
John (further information)

This has to do with AOL dial-up.Disabling it will affect those with dial-up connections.
Perry

looks like it is relatd to new latest version of aol instatn messenger, i had used zone alarm to completely block it and it has no problems, but i'd rather remove it as zone alarm keeps coming up with stupid mesages reminding me thati have blocked it and its geting on my nerves, the new version of aol isnt messenger opens up AOL EXPLORER automatically and i think its something to do with this as it wouldn't work without it enabled.
lorrie

Summary: 4 users think AOLHostManager.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user doesn't grade AOLHostManager.exe ("not sure about it").

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