aoltb.dll

Is aoltb.dll spyware, adware, or a virus?

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. aoltb.dll

File type:
Dll program - Files that have a dll extension are called modules/functions or programs loaded into memory.

Purpose of this file:
This dll file is known as the AOL toolbar, and it is considered safe. You can view the actual file location below. This file adds several handy features to your browser, like a popup window blocker, search box (for quick google searches), news links, white pages, travel information, city information, and various other quick links which allows you to jump directly to those pages. The aoltb.dll BHO (browser helper) file comes installed with AIM if you choose to have it installed, or you can simply download it free at the aol.com website.

What is the aoltb.dll location, where is it stored on my computer?
This dll file will be located in the "AOL Toolbar" folder, it may have a version on it also, like "AOL Toolbar 2.0", etc.

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, aoltb.dll 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.