How to remove an idleproc.dll error

Idleproc.dll is a Windows DLL file. DLL is the abbreviation for Dynamic Link Library. DLL files are needed by programs or web browser extensions, because they contain program code, data, and resources. The following information can help you determine if idleproc.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Idleproc.dll file information

The process known as IDLEPROC DLL belongs to software America Online or AOL or Rocket Mania Deluxe or Adobe Photoshop Album or Space Synthesizer or BreezeBrowser Pro or The Sole Solution or UnInstall Envy24 Family Audio by America Online (www.aol.com) or AOL (www.aol.com).

Description: idleproc.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder - normally C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 6,144 bytes (90% of all occurrences), 28,761 bytes and 9 more variants.
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior. The program is not visible. There is no detailed description of this service. Idleproc.dll is not a Windows core file. It is able to record keyboard inputs. idleproc.dll is able to record inputs. idleproc.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 92% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If there are any problems with idleproc.dll, you can uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ Rocket Mania Deluxe or HijackThis.

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

Ran when sub-accounts are made, AOL process - no threat.
Chris

It does belong to AOL.....but nevertheless its still a keylogger
Rob

some ludicrous comments made by people who are themselves clueless. It is a parental control file as already pointed out.
Alan Carlos

Its a keylogger. But needed to run AOL. Stupid Aol.
Irate AOL customer

Aol seems to have always been one giant virus in its self. Someone said it's something to do with parental control, but I have no children and don't even have that setup on Aol.
blah

funny ringtones
kssboat

It may both be needed for AOL and slow my laptop down. So if I want to toss it, how can I as long as I use AOL. Any other good info on this??
Davidtrans

For AOL to be more than a Internet provider, who knows what's installed on your hard drive?
Jaz

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Summary: Average user rating of idleproc.dll: based on 36 votes with 9 reviews.

12 users think idleproc.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 9 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 9 users suspect danger. 4 users think idleproc.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 6 users doesn't grade idleproc.dll ("not sure about it").

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