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Name of the process or task:
Be sure to always double check your spelling if you are concerned about spyware, as often spyware will use a very similiar spelling of system processes or other common tasks. 80ae.msi
File type:
Misc file type - Not an exe or dll file, but still could be an executable if it is an activex file, script, etc.
Purpose of this file:
This program is sometimes shipped with Dell computers and is part of the "My Way Search Assistant". This is a 3rd party program that is not part of Dell. There has been alot of complaints about this arriving on a new computer, as any type of "search assistant" program can be considered adware. If this were on my pc, I would remove it, as I do not want any "search assistant" unless I install it myself. There has also been alot of complaints about the my way search assistant uninstall not working properly, but that part I have not verified.
What is the 80ae.msi location, where is it stored on my computer?
The actual disk location of this program is: C:\Windows\Installer\80ae.msi
Note on file locations:
Remember that although many files are always in default file locations,
some files can easily be moved to different locations or change names like many spyware, adware, or popup programs do. If you
suspect you have spyware or adware, check to see if you see a similiar names stored elsewhere.
It always helps to check your tasklist also to see what is currently running on your computer. You can always view the tasklist
on your computer by pressing ctrl-alt-del to view your "task manager", and then click the "processes" tab. This will show you
all tasks running on your computer. Dll files will NOT show on your computer tasklist, as
dll files are actually part of other processes. You may see similiar program names running if spyware or adware
is on your computer, for example, 80ae.msi may be slightly misspelled to keep you from finding it, or spyware and adware
may be named very similiar to a system file. Make sure always check the location of tasks or processes if you are concerned.
Is 80ae.msi spyware?
No.
Is this considered adware or popup related?
Yes. This is advertising related, so it is considered adware and may be causing popup windows on your computer.
Is this considered a virus or trojan?
No.
Would you recommend that I remove 80ae.msi?
Yes, I would remove 80ae.msi if it was on my computer. If you wish to do this, and you get an error message because you cannot access it, you should first terminate the task in your tasklist and then attempt to add it to your recycle bin again.
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