wanmpsvc.exe

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Windows Process Description:

The wanmpsvc.exe file is a part of the Wan Miniport (ATW) Service process. The wanmpsvc.exe process is a part of the AOL software.

The wanmpsvc.exe process is not essential to the running of the system. There are no current reports of malicious activity by the wanmpsvc.exe application. The wanmpsvc.exe file is normally included in the support software once a user decides to use AOL as his or her internet service provider. It is recommended that the user retain the wanmpsvc.exe program to ensure the proper function of the AOL internet connection. Some malware may attempt to enter the system by hiding behind the wanmpsvc.exe application. It is recommended that the user employ an updated system monitoring and anti-malware program to check the authenticity of the wanmpsvc.exe file.

The most common file size of the wanmpsvc.exe process on a system running on Windows XP is 65536 bytes. The available and most widely used versions of the wanmpsvc.exe software are 7.0.0.2 and 9.0.0.0. The Wan Miniport (ATW) Service process runs hidden in the background without a visible window. The process is considered safe and essential to run at startup to ensure a proper internet connection using an AOL ISP is established. If the process is deleted and the user attempts to logon while using an AOL connection, AOL will be unable to continue. The ISP will report a problem with the connection. If the Wan Miniport (ATW) Service process is deleted, an internet connection will not be possible even if the user reinstalls AOL.

Several Internet Service providers give their consumers software that ensures the proper use of their internet service as well as added services and functionalities. As part of the support software for AOL, their software ensures a strong connection is made, established and maintained.

America Online, Inc. has several brands and products available for its consumers. Aside from its internet service, AOL also offers software such as AOL 9.0 Security Edition and AOL OpenRide, they also offer AOL Mail. My eAddress, AIM Mail and AIM Phoneline. They also have major brands affiliated with them such as Winamp, Moviephone and Netscape.

Author: America online, Inc..

Author URL: www.aol.com

Part Of: Wan Miniport (ATW) Service

Memory Usage: Low uses approximately 197 KB of RAM.

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