How to remove aoltpspd error

aoltpspd.exe file information

The process AOL TopSpeed(TM) belongs to the software AOL TopSpeed(TM) or AOL Uninstaller or SmartSound Quicktracks Plugin or AOL Deinstallation or Able2Extract Professional v by America Online Inc (www.aol.com) or America Online, Inc (www.aol.com).

Description: aoltpspd.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" - common is c:\program files\common files\aol\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 46768 bytes (70% of all occurrence), 487518 bytes, 492752 bytes, 495710 bytes, 488656 bytes.
The program has no visible window. File aoltpspd.exe is not a Windows system file. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. aoltpspd.exe is a Verisign signed file. The file is digitally signed. Therefore the technical security rating is 44% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as aoltpspd.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the aoltpspd.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.

Links: aoltpspd.exe, aoltpspd.exe

all aol software is dangerous and should not be run
  freddy  

When I'm not on the internet this program is sending information out on my broadband connection. I don't know what is being sent. Using Sysinternals or Windows Taskmanager, I can't delet it.
  Stan  

It is a way for dial up users to open web pages more quickly on AOL by lowering picture quality. If you have hi speed, kw browser settings to disable as listed above.
  Elizabeth  

I know when you uninstall aol software, it stays behind... can't kill it! lol
  Porter  

it's aol top speed, it's not malware (but it's ap;_
  jx  

I can't end the process of this file! Every time I try to, it pops right back on the list, on my Windows Task Manager! Any info will help, as I do not have anything on my system relating to AOL!
  greenii3  

This not a needed or required to run AOL, nor does it hinder the ability to browse, much easier then suggested earlier to shut down, go to keyword: browser settings and uncheck the box
  Clyde  

its a secret aol keylogger beware must be deleted
  Jay  

It really is not dangerous as spyware goes. But once you add aol software this must run or you will not be able to run thier browser. There should be some type of internet law written in such that companies like AOL NORTON and many more can not make you run 7 different programs all of the time for 1 Gald Dand software. Or I could just not add it in the first place. 1 Above neutral for the headache
  Astroman  

It was given to me when openingaol, says it may be a firewall
  Lora Heckman  

If you disable this from msconfig, aol's web browser will not work. this is interlinked with the other one just like it. AOL basically says ... disable this and die... we own you ... have a nice day. basically, aol takes over and ruins your system resources like usual.
  mitch  

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