Paltalk Messenger

Paltalk Messenger

by AVM Software Inc.

What is Paltalk Messenger?

Paltalk Messenger is software application developed by AVM Software Inc.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 65.28% of installations running this operating system. Paltalk Messenger's installer is typically 86.00 MB in size and installs around 106 files. The most common release is 11.3.0 with 37.26% of all installations currently using this version.

Paltalk Messenger is most popular in the United States with 56.02% of installations residing in this country.

Paltalk Messenger 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, Paltalk Messenger is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About Paltalk Messenger?

Paltalk is a feature-rich instant messaging service offering internet chat, voice, and video communication capabilities. It provides access to chat rooms as well as the option for users to create and manage their own public virtual chat spaces. Paltalk is accessible through three formats: Paltalk Messenger, which is the primary version utilized by most users, Paltalk Mobile, designed for mobile devices, and Paltalk Express. As proprietary software, Paltalk offers free basic services and software downloads, with additional fee-based memberships and paid upgrades to more advanced versions available through AVM Software, the software's creators. The installation of Paltalk includes an integrated branded version of the Ask.com Toolbar, a web browser extension offering search advertising and results. During installation, users are given the option to install the Ask toolbar, which, if accepted, will be added to the user's web browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox) and may modify the home page and search settings.

Software Behaviors

Firewall:
  • paltalk.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Paltalk Messenger\paltalk.exe'.
Scheduled tasks:
  • paltalk.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{5C32AA31-2E12-4E6C-95BE-2DA6D4F32C9F}' (runs on registration).

Software Details

URL:
https://www.paltalk.com
Support:
https://www.paltalk.com/faq.shtml
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\Paltalk Messenger
Uninstaller:
"C:\Windows\Paltalk Messenger\uninstall.exe" "/C:C:\Program Files\Paltalk Messenger\irunin.xml"
Size:
86.00 MB
Language:
English

Paltalk Messenger Executable Details

Primary executable:
paltalk.exe
Name:
Paltalk Messenger
Path:
C:\Program Files\Paltalk Messenger\paltalk.exe
MD5:
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by Paltalk Messenger
File Type Filename MD5
DLL
48229a7a3315b6413daa378b38759bd7
DLL
73befad69f0d0ad7adc50af8c0f3a3ce
DLL
d62ad414af6af83aa9f87c7d33e8f17c
DLL
ca2627069339e9e54485f152ef64a08b
DLL
bdd0b2f9ce89c6116d6af8f5b126c06c
DLL
caa85e93f3880cfd696210a331690ce5
DLL
52da0bd6dc23178aca2f86c3044db57e
DLL
3ef3823fbb91b81a976618f17fcd4408
DLL
cebbe82c103b57462b2d1d720d7fdaa7
DLL
ccd84e38988dc3e118a37d8278574194