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• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  C:\ Program Files\ AIM\ aim.exe
• Uses Network:Yes
• Uses Internet:Yes

Description:

The aim.exe is partially associated with the application AOL Instant Messenger which can be activated. The aim.exe is an operational file that commonly functions as an application launcher of the AOL Instant Messenger. The executable process file aim.exe basically is the core file of the application AOL Instant Messenger. The program aim.exe generates the whole operation of the AOL Instant Messenger by gathering other executable files that is associated with the application.

The aim.exe process supports the application AOL Instant Messenger in connecting with other AOL Instant Messenger online users for instant messaging. The program aim.exe initializes the application AOL Instant Messenger software automatically once the system is connected to the internet. This particular program file aim.exe can be accessed by clicking on the Start button and then All Programs. The application AOL Instant Messenger embeds the file aim.exe and resides in C:\Program Files\ subfolder. An icon is present at the system tray which can be accessed once the file aim.exe is active. On click, a window of the application can be seen and will show an interface of the main program. The user can then set the right configuration best suited for the user.

The process aim.exe file uses network ports to connect to LAN or internet. The process aim.exe is not really related to Microsoft Windows systems processes but I it would be fine if the file stay in the system. Thought this file aim.exe is proven as a safe component to the system, it would still depend on the users discretion if he wants to turn of this process while loading startup.

The AOL Instant Messenger, where the program aim.exe belongs, freeware that functions as an instant messaging application which allows registered users to communicate in real time through chat, text, voice, and video conferencing on-line. The application AOL Instant Messenger is compatible with Microsoft Windows operating system with Mac OS, Mac OS X, and Linux versions of the Operating System.

Additional aim.exe Info:

Part of: AOL Instant Messenger, Author URL: www.aol.com, File Created by: America Online, Inc.

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