What is paltalk.exe?
paltalk.exe is part of PaltalkScene and developed by AVM Software Inc. according to the paltalk.exe version information.
paltalk.exe's description is "PaltalkScene"
paltalk.exe is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files\Paltalk Messenger\' folder.
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Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on paltalk.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | PaltalkScene |
| Company name | AVM Software Inc. |
| File description | PaltalkScene |
| Internal name | PALTALK8 |
| Original filename | paltalk8.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright 1999 - 2007 |
| Product version | 9, 89, 1, 221 |
| File version | 9.89.2579.0 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | PaltalkScene |
| Company name | AVM Software Inc. |
| File description | PaltalkScene |
| Internal name | PALTALK8 |
| Original filename | paltalk8.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright 1999 - 2007 |
| Product version | 9, 89, 1, 221 |
| File version | 9.89.2579.0 |
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 8b72b0190562036c823f0cd995f1b29b |
| SHA256 | 83054ceb527c715e874292bb7d9c9810dac68be106491f7f465086932554008f |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to paltalk.exe:
paltalk.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
paltalk.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.
PaltalkScene has stopped working.
End Program - paltalk.exe. This program is not responding.
paltalk.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
paltalk.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with paltalk.exe?
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with paltalk.exe. 33% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 6 users.
NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with paltalk.exe. Only 6 users has voted so far so it does not offer a high degree of confidence.
Malware or legitimate?
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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.
Paltalk is a mainstream voice chat program I've used over 10 years with zero security problems until recently. I'm not going back unless I find a way to block malware coming through banner ads in the free accounts (black names). There's no doubt about the security hole. PC guru rooms on the program are hearing from many people with the same problem. The appearance is paltalk is tolerating the security problem to induce users to buy a $50 paid account which doesn't get the advertising, therefore no security problem.
I think there are complex business reasons why this is happening, employees facinig layoffs, run amok, trying to keep their paychecks coming in a bad economy for as long as possible. Paltalk can be addicting and is used by elderly, disabeled and shutins who may have no other social outlet.
Before I signed off for the last time I heard there have been frequent logon problems causes by denial of service attacks. This was unknown in the past. I'd bet those are by furious users who got stung by the security hole and are sophisticated enough to fire back.
# 23 Mar 2010, 10:22
caparc writes