What does the avp.exe file do?
The avp.exe process is also known as Kaspersky Anti-Virus or, as the case may be, Kaspersky Lab launcher and is a part of Kaspersky Internet Security (Version 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010) or, as the case may be, Kaspersky Anti-Virus (Version 2013, 2012, 6.0 for Windows, 2011, 6.0 für Windows). This software is produced by Kaspersky Lab ZAO (www.kaspersky.com) or, as the case may be, AO Kaspersky Lab. An outdated or faulty version of avp.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus 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)
- avp.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module avp.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about avp.exe Kaspersky Anti-Virus
avp.exe is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. Avp.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 356,128 bytes (21% of all these files), 194,000 bytes as well as 29 other variants.
It is the service "AVP".
The avp file is not part of the Windows operating system. The producer of the file is registered with a certificate authority. This confirms the genuineness of the file. This particular software does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. You may uninstall the related program using Windows Control Panel.
Avp.exe is capable of hides its presence from system tools.
For this reason, 24% 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 avp.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 avp?
| AVP.exe shows if you have Kasperky anti-virus in your system. Dot know why but zonealam doesnt like it. erick77 | |
| Kaspersky Anti-Virus | |
| This is best anti-virus program.. (further information...) winnerS | |
| Typical anti virus protection. | |
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Summary: 38 users consider avp.exe essential and should not be removed. 6 users consider it harmless. However, 10 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 19 users have already removed avp.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall Kaspersky Internet Security or Kaspersky Anti-Virus
To remove Kaspersky Anti-Virus 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 Kaspersky Internet Security or Kaspersky Anti-Virus in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if avp.exe (Kaspersky Anti-Virus) 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 Kaspersky Anti-Virus. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 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
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