Startup program entry details:

AOL Fast Start (AOL.exe)

This page expands upon the information already available for this entry in the Pacman's Portal Windows start-up programs database.

Not required or not recommended - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary

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Description:

Fast Start loads the AOL integrated email, instant messenger and web browser software in the background when you turn on your computer. This feature lets you quickly open AOL

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKCU\Run
• Name: AOL Fast Start
• Data: "C:\Program Files\AOL <version>\AOL.EXE" -b

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): AOL
• Startup Item (Vista/7): AOL
• Command: "C:\Program Files\AOL <version>\AOL.EXE" -b

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: AOL
• Startup Value: "C:\Program Files\AOL <version>\AOL.EXE" -b

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AOL Fast Start] "C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0\AOL.EXE" -b
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AOL Fast Start] "C:\Program Files\AOL 9.1\AOL.EXE" -b
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AOL Fast Start] "C:\Program Files\AOL 9.5\AOL.EXE" -b
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AOL Fast Start] "C:\PROGRA~1\AMERIC~1.0B\AOL.EXE" -b
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AOL Fast Start] "C:\Programme\AOL 9.0 VR\AOL.EXE" -b
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AOL Fast Start] "C:\Archivos de programa\AOL 9.1\AOL.EXE" -b

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\AOL <version>
• File properties "Description": AOL Software
• Purpose: Integrated email, instant messenger and web browser
• Program disable option: System Tray icon → AOL <version> → Start-UP Settings → deselect "Enable Fast Start"
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu, Desktop & Quick Launch
• Vendor/Publisher: AOL, LLC
• Product(s): AOL
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
• HKCU refers to HKEY_CURRENT_USER

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