What does the AvLaunch.exe file do?
The AvLaunch.exe process is also known as AvLaunch component or, as the case may be, AvastUI.exe and is a part of Avast Free Antivirus or, as the case may be, AVG Internet Security System. This software is produced by AVAST Software (www.avast.com) or, as the case may be, AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o (www.freeavg.com). An outdated or faulty version of AvLaunch.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- AvLaunch component has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- AvLaunch component 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 11, 10, 7)
- AvLaunch.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module AvLaunch.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about AvLaunch.exe AvLaunch component
AvLaunch.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. AvLaunch.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 205,512 bytes (50% of all these files), 242,392 bytes as well as 5 other variants.
The application has a visible window, and can be closed by clicking the red X button.. When Windows starts, this process is automatically started at the same time (Registry: MACHINE\Run).
It was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. The original file has been signed by a trusted signature authority. This lets you check your copy to see if it is a counterfeit.
AvLaunch.exe is capable of track other applications.
For this reason, 9% 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 AvLaunch.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 AvLaunch?
The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.
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How to uninstall Avast Free Antivirus or AVG Internet Security System
To remove AvLaunch component from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate Avast Free Antivirus or AVG Internet Security System in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if AvLaunch.exe (AvLaunch component) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of AvLaunch component. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: AvLaunch component or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or AvLaunch.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may 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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