This file, ac_secdbm.exe, is a product under the AOL Communicator software. This is usually located on C:\Program Files folder of a windows computer. Windows 7 and Windows XP operating systems store this file at 51,232 bytes. This process does not have a visible window when running so users cannot determine when it is running in the background. This is also not considered a windows core file as it can use up memory space on a user’s computer. Its associated program, the AOL Communicator, can be uninstalled through the computer’s Control Panel in case it becomes a source of poor PC performance. The AOL Communicator it is associated with is a reliable email client that has a secure filtering application to prevent spams as well as keep security and user’s privacy intact. AOL Communicator supports AOL, POP, and IMAP email clients. It is an easy tool to use.
How can I stop ac_secdbm.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ac_secdbm.exe. is used by AOL Communicator, If you shut down ac_secdbm.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ac_secdbm.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is AOL Communicator, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as AOL Communicator, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is ac_secdbm.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if ac_secdbm.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ac_secdbm.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that ac_secdbm.exe, belongs to, in this case AOL Communicator