What does the ali.exe file do?
The software provider of ali.exe is unknown. We can, however, share a few interesting facts about this file. An obsolete or defective version of ali.exe can cause problems for your computer that can range from slowness to error messages such as these:
- ali.exe has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 10, 8, 7)
- ali.exe has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 10, 8, 7)
- ali.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. (Windows XP)
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module ali.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about ali.exe ali.exe
ali.exe is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. Ali.exe is found in the C:\Windows directory.
The file size is 16,896 bytes.
This file contains no information about the producer or the version. This ali program is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: MACHINE\Run, MACHINE\RunOnce, Run).
The file is no part of Microsoft Windows.
ali.exe appears to be a file that was compressed by an EXE-Packer. This technique is often used by trojans to keep the file size small and also hamper debugging efforts. However, this in itself is not sufficient reason to presume malicious intent, since even well-intentioned, professional software producers take advantage of compressed files.
For this reason, 58% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
A ali.exe file has a 56% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory. In this case, the file size is usually 154,112 bytes (50% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 275,922 bytes. The application has a visible window, and can be closed by clicking the red X button.. It has none of the usual file information, such as version number, etc. The application is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: MACHINE\Run, MACHINE\RunOnce, Run). The ali file is not part of the Windows operating system. Ali.exe is capable of monitor other applications as well as modify other Windows tasks.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves ali.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about ali?
| This is a Trojan/Worm - as identified by Symantec (further information...) Richard | |
| Backdoor.Win32.Trup.a [Kaspersky] Elena |
Summary: However, one user considers this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 2 users have already deleted ali.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall unknown
To remove ali.exe from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below or use an automatic uninstaller product.
- Click the Windows Start Button. In Windows 8, look for Control Panel.
- Click Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a program.
- Look for unknown in the list of available programs.
- Click Uninstall.
How to tell if ali.exe (ali.exe) was uninstalled cleanly
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then start Windows Explorer and see if there is still a folder with the name of the software under C:\Program Files. Be sure to check the Registry as well for remnants of ali.exe. To do this, start "Regedit", then look under "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" > "Software" for ali.exe or the name of the producer. Always keep in mind that only a computer professional should ever directly delete entries in the Windows Registry.
What to do if a program does not uninstall
The easiest way to remove any kind of software cleanly and accurately is to use an uninstaller tool. Because the uninstaller automatically creates a backup, there is no risk of anything going wrong.
Last but not least
If Windows not working quite right for you, or if startup is taking a long time, or ali.exe is causing problems for you, a good Windows diagnostic tool may very well help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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