What is AIM for Windows?

AIM for Windows is software application developed by AOL Inc.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 62.02% of installations running this operating system. AIM for Windows's installer is typically 93.00 MB in size and installs around 9 files.

AIM for Windows is most popular in the United States with 89.91% of installations residing in this country.

AIM for Windows adds 1 scheduled task to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, AIM for Windows is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About AIM for Windows?

AIM for Windows is a computer program that enables registered users to communicate in real time using the proprietary OSCAR instant messaging protocol and the TOC protocol. Additionally, the installation process automatically integrates an extra URI scheme handler into certain web browsers, enabling URIs beginning "aim:" to efficiently open a new AIM window with specified parameters.

Software Behaviors

Firewall:

aim.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\AOL\AIM\aim.exe'.

Scheduled tasks:

aim.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D3B661A6-F8A3-4DB0-B404-E9A634F91E23}' (runs on registration).

Startup Entries

Registry entries:

aim.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'AIM for Windows' and executes as "C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\AOL\AIM\aim.exe".

Software Details

URL:

https://www.aim.com/download#windows

Support:

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Installation path:

C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\aol\aim

Uninstaller:

"C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\AOL\AIM\Uninstall AIM.exe"

Size:

93.00 MB

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