What is AEI.exe?
AEI.exe is part of Spy Sweeper SDK and developed by Webroot Software, Inc. (www.webroot.com) according to the AEI.exe version information.
AEI.exe's description is "Spy Sweeper Engine"
AEI.exe is digitally signed by Webroot Software, Inc..
AEI.exe is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files\Webroot\Security\current\plugins\antimalware\' folder.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on AEI.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Spy Sweeper SDK |
| Company name | Webroot Software, Inc. (www.webroot.com) |
| File description | Spy Sweeper Engine |
| Internal name | AEI.EXE |
| Original filename | AEI.EXE |
| Legal copyright | Copyright (C) 2004-2010 Webroot Software, All Rights Reserved. |
| Product version | 7.0.3.202 |
| File version | 7.0.3.202 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Spy Sweeper SDK |
| Company name | Webroot Software, Inc. (www.webroot... |
| File description | Spy Sweeper Engine |
| Internal name | AEI.EXE |
| Original filename | AEI.EXE |
| Legal copyright | Copyright (C) 2004-2010 Webroot Soft.. |
| Product version | 7.0.3.202 |
| File version | 7.0.3.202 |
Digital signatures [?]
AEI.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Webroot Software, Inc. |
| Certificate issuer name | VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2009-2 CA |
| Certificate serial number | 769328f4a1ae00a21e71a04099615f01 |
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | d0462faa6b7cdf3b32cbc8ec610daca7 |
| SHA256 | 8eeb4904d4de190db184585d060348963047e9533579a6dd36ecc0dff57a539f |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to aei.exe:
aei.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
aei.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
Spy Sweeper Engine has stopped working.
End Program - aei.exe. This program is not responding.
aei.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
aei.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with AEI.exe?
To help other users, please let us know what you will do with AEI.exe:
What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with AEI.exe. 89% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 66 users.
NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with AEI.exe.
Malware or legitimate?
If you feel that you need more information to determine if your should keep this file or remove it, please read this guide.
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
The AEI.exe is a function of Webroot security software.
If you download a lengthy software like Nero Media..160 some Megs, you may find a lengthy delay where Webroot is examining the file for Virus, Spyware or Malware. It hangs up the install until the necessary checks are completed and runs your processor around 50 to 51% for a long time. The Applications shows the Install as running and the Processes will show 50% CPU toward AIE.exe .
# 20 Feb 2011, 20:35
Jim Clark writes
Roger, thanks for the info on this monster of a file. I bought Webroot to get away from Norton's CPU hog ccsVCHst.exe, only to find it replaced with the equally offensive and productivity killing (I use the computer to do 3-D solid modeling) AEI.exe file. I will definitely remove it. Thanks again.
# 9 Aug 2011, 6:56
Ken writes