What is 1.exe? Should I remove it?

1.exe is an executable file which primary purpose is to start a parasite or launch some of its components. Once executed, the 1.exe file runs a process that is responsible for the parasite’s payload. 1.exe is a significant part of a dangerous threat, but it can also work on its own. DO NOT execute it!
The 1.exe file is installed and used by AOL parasite ICQ IP Sniffer. It is also related to other parasites such as adware BonziBuddy, adware Clearsearch, keylogger Win-Spy, trojan Beast 2.02, trojan Peper Trojan, adware Redirect, adware TrackBack Adware, adware VirtuMonde, worm BAT.Boohoo.Worm, worm Ants3set worm, dialer 23aw0001 dialer, AOL parasite ICQ 2000 Toolz, worm W32.Randex.Q, dialer Jab dialer, dialer MMTask, adware WebSavings, adware Atztecmarketing.syscpy, AOL Password Stealing Trojan, AOL parasite AOTurkey and Bluefire. These threats can use 1.exe for different purposes, as the file’s functionality depends on a particular parasite it belongs to.
In some cases a presence of 1.exe does not mean that your system is infected. The file may actually belong to some fully legitimate applications and therefore must stay intact. If you are in doubt, please scan the 1.exe file using you regular spyware remover or antivirus program. 1.exe is an executable file which primary purpose is to start a parasite or launch some of its components. Once executed, the 1.exe file runs a process that is responsible for the parasite’s payload. 1.exe is a significant part of a dangerous threat, but it can also work on its own. DO NOT execute it!
The 1.exe file is installed and used by IM Names.
You have to delete the 1.exe file immediately after you have found it. The parasite will continue to violate your privacy and harm your computer unless 1.exe and all related objects will not be completely removed from the system. If you have difficulties erasing the file consider using an anti-spyware program.
Sometimes a presence of 1.exe does not indicate that your computer is infected. It can be an essential system file or a file installed by harmless legitimate software and therefore may not pose any threat to your privacy and the system. Although such cases are quite rare, you should thoroughly examine 1.exe before completely deleting or leaving it in the system.