How to remove an aoltpspd error

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Aoltpspd.exe file information

The process known as AOL TopSpeed belongs to software AOL Uninstaller or AOL TopSpeed or AOL Deinstallation or Able2Extract Professional by America Online (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 7/XP are 46,768 bytes (63% of all occurrences), 487,518 bytes, 492,752 bytes, 495,710 bytes or 488,656 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 a LAN or the Internet. Aoltpspd.exe is a Verisign signed file. The file is digitally signed. Therefore the technical security rating is 46% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you experience any issues with installation of aoltpspd.exe, you may want to completely remove AOL Uninstaller or AOL Deinstallation (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as aoltpspd.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the aoltpspd.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

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

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

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

its a secret aol keylogger beware must be deleted
Jay

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

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

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

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

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

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

all aol software is dangerous and should not be run
freddy

aol IS malware!! a computer touched by this worthless garbage must be thoroughly decontaminated like the worste spyware infection. I have battled to keep this manace at bay for years and loath it as an enemy to all computing.
jb

any non-os file that self-initializes, doesn't provide a means for uninstalling, and prevents you from stopping it from running is unwanted. Its dangerous in that, if you install it, you will spend way too much time trying to get rid of it.
Ron

You can stop the process from starting by disabling it in XP Services under Admin tools in control panel
Martin

I deleted "aoltpspd.exe" by first finding the file and hitting delete. I then left the "yes/no pop-up box" up that asks if you want to delete the file. I Opened "Task Manager" and I went to the "Processes" tab. I clicked on "aoltpspd.exe" and the "end process" button, then I quickly clicked "yes" on the pop-up box from step one. You'll have to hit that "yes" quickly or "aoltpspd.exe" will start up again and you'll have to go back to step one.
Glen

also had problems getting rid of it, but it didn't disturb perfromance
Dennis

thanks Martin I disabled the file that route.
tanya

it is simply the Netscape ISP Dialer. if you use any walmart connect or its new netscape connect you get this as part of the install process,youll also see it in error reportings exclusion list
bobzombie

Summary: Average user rating of aoltpspd.exe: based on 15 votes with 18 reviews.

2 users think aoltpspd.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 4 users think aoltpspd.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 6 users doesn't grade aoltpspd.exe ("not sure about it").

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