Getting rid of aolsoftware.exe

zemus · 03-23-2006, 04:32 AM

Is there any way to get rid of the aolsoftware.exe task that I have in the Process Manager? It is annoying since it keeps popping up a box in the lower right corner asking if I want to upgrade, etc.

Will.Spencer · 03-23-2006, 05:35 AM

Go to <Start>, then <Run>, then type `MSCONFIG` and press enter.

Now, select the "Startup" tab.

Find AOLSOFTWARE.EXE and uncheck the box next to it.

Click <OK>.

zemus · 03-23-2006, 08:33 PM

Thanks, this has worked for me. I forgot about the MSconfig startup items

Will.Spencer · 03-24-2006, 07:21 AM

Good to hear!

imported_chris · 03-30-2006, 02:09 AM

Yeah, I do not like how AOL just puts things under your startup items without your confirmation

darviria · 06-15-2006, 10:24 AM

Uninstall AOL, aol software is evil.

btw....I am an AOL user, i've never touched the disc they sent me, I run AOL on Linux and Windows with no problems and have none of their software on my system and I never will install any either. It's a good ISP when you use it like I do.