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How to remove an IAM error


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IAM.exe file information

The process known as Internet Answering Machine or CallWave Software belongs to software CallWave Service or CallWave Internet Answering by CallWave.

Description: The file IAM.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 1,113,696 bytes (25% of all occurrences), 1,940,544 bytes, 1,557,584 bytes or 1,579,088 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/iam.exe.html 
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. It is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature. IAM.exe is not a Windows core file. IAM.exe is able to record inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 19% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You have the option to uninstall CallWave or CallWave Internet Answering from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs".

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "Internet Answering Machine" can run at start up. From Callwave - offers a free utility to monitor your incoming phonecalls if you only have a single telephone line for internet access

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as IAM.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the IAM.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

From Callwave - offers a free utility to monitor your incoming phonecalls if you only have a single telephone line for internet access
  MrCharlie  
It monitors for incoming phone calls when you're on-line via dial-up and plays messages over computer speakers.
  Don Goodwill   (further information)
The EXE file that runs/starts Callwave which is a online answering machine.
  Midget   (further information)
Avid user of Callwave Service for many years
  Howard G  
installed by Incredimail
  Ineke  


Summary: Average user rating of IAM.exe: based on 5 votes with 5 reviews.
4 users think IAM.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless.


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