aoltpspd.exe - Is aoltpspd.exe spyware, adware, or a virus?

what is aoltpspd.exe?
Purpose of aoltpspd.exe:



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. aoltpspd.exe

File type:
Exe program - Files with an extension of "exe" are executable programs.

Purpose of this file:
If you are using AOL, you may see this in your tasklist. Even if you use AOL BYOA (AOL broadband bring your own access service), this task will still appear. If you are having trouble connecting to any webpages within the AOL client, or cannot get your AOL browser to open or access any websites, make sure you have aoltpspd.exe running and that you have not terminated this task or removed it from your startup. This is AOL browser technology but is required to be sure you can access websites with the AOL client, otherwise you may see your AOL browser not open at all, or open but not be able to access any websites, while outside of the client you would be able to access websites without a problem. Visit aoltpspd.exe 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 aoltpspd.exe location, where is it stored on my computer?
This will be the Topspeed folder within the AOL folder.


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, aoltpspd.exe 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. aoltpspd.exe can also be used by other programs or software, as there is no standard on software program names what companies choose.

  • Is aoltpspd.exe spyware?
        No.

  • Is this considered adware or popup related?
        No.

  • Is this considered a virus or trojan?
        No.

  • Would you recommend that I remove aoltpspd.exe?
        No, I would not remove this file.

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