aol.exe
America Online by America Online (Signed)
Overview
aol.exe has 2 known versions, the most recent one is 9.00.001. The average file size is about 40.6 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to America Online by the certification authority VeriSign.
What is aol.exe?
aol.exe is the main user interface process for AOL Desktop. AOL Desktop is an internet suite produced by AOL that integrates a web browser, a media player and an instant messenger client. AOL Desktop is different from previous AOL browsers, which are still available. Its features are focused on browsing instead of email. For instance, one does not have to sign in to AOL in order to use it as a regular browser. In addition, non-AOL email accounts can be accessed through it.
About aol.exe (from America Online)
“AOL® 9.0VR works with either a broadband or dial-up connection, helping you enjoy a safer, all-inclusive Internet experience -- putting your email, instant messaging and Web browsing all in one place.”
Details |
File name: | aol.exe |
Publisher: | America Online, Inc. |
Product name: | America Online |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\america online 9.0\aol.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | America Online |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Effective date: | Wednesday, October 22, 2003 |
Expiration date: | Sunday, October 24, 2004 |
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of aol.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Shell open commands
Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
- Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\aol.exe'
All file variations of aol.exe