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AOLPass Description

AOLPass is an AOL spyware that monitors user activity and attempts to steal AOL login name and password and send them to the malicious person. The threat may also send unsolicited messages to other AOL users. AOLPass automatically runs on every Windows startup.

How can I get rid of AOLPass?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall AOLPass by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden AOLPass files, it's possible that AOLPass will reappear after reboot. Follow the AOLPass detection and removal methods below.

AOLPass Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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Download SpyHunter's FREE AOLPass Scanner.

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AOLPass Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of AOLPass manual removal instructions and AOLPass components listed to help you remove SpyCrush from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's spyware detection tool to check for AOLPass.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find AOLPass Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "AOLPass" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "AOLPass", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete AOLPass in the following manual removal steps.
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove AOLPass Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "AOLPass" process by name.
3. Select the "AOLPass" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "AOLPass" processes files:
5. dpnsvr32.exedpnsvr32.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove AOLPass Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "AOLPass" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "AOLPass" registry entries:
5. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionRundpnsvr32=%System%dpnsvr32.exe - quietHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRundpnsvr32=%System%dpnsvr32.exe-quiet
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Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other AOLPass Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "AOLPass" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "AOLPass" processes files:
9. dpnsvr32.exedpnsvr32.exe
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AOLPass Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to track AOLPass and automatically remove AOLPass as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have AOLPass installed on your computer, check for AOLPass with SpyHunter's Free Spyware Scanner.

Download SpyHunter's Free AOLPass Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove AOLPass and other spyware threats you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware removal tool. Since new AOLPass files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on AOLPass and other spyware threats.

To learn more on AOLPass, see our AOLPass resource section below.

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What is AOL Parasites?

AOLPass is a type of AOL Parasites.

AOL parasites are just that computer parasites that prey specifically on America OnLine users. Created to attack, exploit, and harm, some AOL parasites work to capture your account passwords, begin Denial of Service attacks, or simply spam you.

Think you have AOLPass? Run SpyHunter's FREE AOLPass scan and automatically detect AOLPass on your PC.

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AOLPass Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from AOLPass and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current AOLPass spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect AOLPass automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Free AOLPass Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove AOLPass and other spyware threats, you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like AOLPass from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new AOLPass files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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