How to eliminate avg7core driver problems
The avg7core.sys (AVG Scanning Engine) file is a Windows driver. Generally, drivers are used by Windows to enable internal components like graphic cards and drives, or external devices, such as printers, backup media or input devices.Click here to check if you need to update your avg7core driver.
The avg7core.sys process is also known as AVG Scanning Engine and is a part of AVG Anti-Virus system. This software is produced by GRISOFT, s.r.o (www.grisoft.com). An obsolete or defective version of avg7core.sys can cause problems for your computer that can range from slowness to error messages such as these:
- AVG Scanning Engine has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 10, 8, 7)
- AVG Scanning Engine 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)
- avg7core.sys has encountered a problem and needs to close. (Windows XP)
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module avg7core.sys. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about avg7core.sys AVG Scanning Engine
avg7core.sys is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Avg7core.sys is found in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers directory.
The file size is 821,856 bytes.
If necessary, you can manually stop or start this driver in the Device Manager. The Device Manager can be found in Windows Control Panel under Hardware and Sound/Devices and Printers/Device Manager. The driver facilitates access to your computer's hardware and accessories.
This avg7core.sys process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. It is unusual for the service not to provide any indication of how and why it is required. It was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft.
avg7core.sys 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, 40% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
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 avg7core.sys. 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 avg7core?
| action failed for file:avg7core,sys:starting service carmine |
Summary: One user considers it harmless. source: file.net
How to uninstall AVG Anti-Virus system
To remove AVG Scanning Engine 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 AVG Anti-Virus system in the list of available programs.
- Click Uninstall.
How to tell if avg7core.sys (AVG Scanning Engine) 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 AVG Scanning Engine. To do this, start "Regedit", then look under "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" > "Software" for AVG Scanning Engine 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 avg7core.sys 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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