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Utilities and Operating System Software
What is overicon.dll
The overicon.dll process is a modular component resource file included in the firmware and hardware driver software distribution packages of certain Sony VAIO laptops. Certain AOL applications are also bundled with these associated Sony VAIO laptops, and these programs use and reference the data stored in the overicon.dll file whenever it needs to load icon overlay functionalities into the system. The overicon.dll file contains application-specific directives and modualr resource instructions that allow the associated AOL programs to integrate the functionalities of the overicon.dll module whenever it needs to perform certain operations as requested by the user. The content of the overicon.dll file is encoded with program logic compilation specifications that are normally integrated into source code stored in the DLL file format.
How can I stop overicon.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. overicon.dll. is used by AOL Software, If you shut down overicon.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop overicon.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is AOL Software, 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.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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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 Software, 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 overicon.dll 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 overicon.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if overicon.dll. 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 overicon.dll, belongs to, in this case AOL Software