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The free file information forum can help you find out if antivirus.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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antivirus.exe file information

The process belongs to the software ANTIVIRUS.EXE by unknown.

Description: File antivirus.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. The file size on Windows XP is 178688 bytes.
There is no file information. The program has no visible window. File antivirus.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). It is not a Windows core file. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 96% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If antivirus.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 100% dangerous. File size is 208384 bytes. The process has no file description. The program has no visible window. antivirus.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). File antivirus.exe is not a Windows system file. The application uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. antivirus.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications.

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "antivirus32" definitely not required. Added by the SPYBOT.KAI WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as antivirus.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the antivirus.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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It opens a "bank like" login menu to steal your password!
  Eduardo Urano  

Summary: 1 user think antivirus.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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