What is aim.exe and how to fix aim.exe ?

What is aim.exe file ?


Most antivirus programs identify aim.exe as malware—e.g. Symantec identifies it as Packed.Vmpbad!gen35, and Microsoft identifies it as SoftwareBundler:Win32/Ogimant.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with aim.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.


aim.exe descriptions


AOL Instant Messenger is an instant messaging application owned by America Online. Aim.exe launches the AOL Instant Messenger. This is not an essential Windows process and can be disabled if known to create problems.;AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is an instant messaging service for Microsoft Windows that used the AOL’s proprietary, ‘Talk to OSCAR’ instant messaging protocol and the OSCAR (Open System for Communication in Real-time) Protocol to allow users registered with AOL to communicate in real time. AIM was originally released in May 1997 and became very popular in the early 2000s in North America. It has since relinquished its fame. The application still found presence on mobile devices after 2008, but its paid service lost out to free chat services offered by many social networking sites. Development for AIM was officially halted in 2012.;America Online (AOL) is an American telecommunications company that was established in 1985 by Jim Kimsey. It was originally called Quantum Computer Services and provided online services. AOL Inc. is based in New York City and develops and invests in web sites and brands. AOL distributes digital content, markets products, and offers numerous services to consumers, publishers, and advertisers.;AIM stands for A OL I nstant M essenger;The free file information forum can help you find out how to remove it. If you have additional information about this file, please leave a comment or a suggestion for other users.