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Purpose of aol 9.0 tray icon.lnk:
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Process or task name:
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. aol 9.0 tray icon.lnk
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:
AOL 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk is a shortcut link to an executable program file that would have been installed by you at one time or another. Always check the file location which is shown below, as this is a way to verify you have the correct file. Often spyware or virus writers use similiar names in hopes to fool you into thinking its a good file, but they place the spyware in other disk locations with the similiar or same name. This file is from AOL, America Online. This is the shortcut link that appears in your startup folder for the AOL free client software for email, instant messenger, chat rooms, and other community related features. If you are deleting or removing files on your computer as a spyware removal protection method, then note that this is not considered to be spyware, adware, or virus related. It is considered safe and does not need to be removed.
Visit aol 9.0 tray icon.lnk for complete information on this task or process.
If you would like help on other tasks or processes, you can view the entire process and task directory here.
What is the aol 9.0 tray icon.lnk location, where is it stored on my computer?
This file will be on your hard drive in location C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\AOL 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk
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Note on file and folder 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, aol 9.0 tray icon.lnk 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.
aol 9.0 tray icon.lnk can also be used by other programs or software, as there is no standard on software program names
what companies choose.
Is aol 9.0 tray icon.lnk spyware?
No.
Is this considered adware or popup related?
No.
Is this considered a virus or trojan?
No.
Would you recommend that I remove aol 9.0 tray icon.lnk?
No, I would not remove this file.
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