How to remove an astsrv error

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Astsrv.exe file information

The process known as Nalpeiron Highend Service or A.S.T Highend Service belongs to software Nalpeiron License Management or A.S.T Copy Protection by Nalpeiron (www.nalpeiron.com) or Advanced Software Technologies.

Description: astsrv.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 57,344 bytes (86% of all occurrences), 53,248 bytes and 5 more variants.
The program is not visible. Astsrv.exe is not a Windows core file. File astsrv.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Therefore the technical security rating is 50% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If astsrv.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 51% dangerous. The file size is 57,344 bytes (92% of all occurrences), 61,760 bytes, 53,248 bytes or 385,024 bytes. The program has no visible window. Astsrv.exe is not a Windows system file. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as astsrv.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the astsrv.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Software licensing service for Alien Skin Adobe Photoshop plugins, needed for on-line activation
Dogmeat (further information)

Activation licensing scheme used in some new plugins such as AlienSkin products Bokeh / Blow Up 2.0+ . Is necessary for these plugins to function correctly.
Alex L. (further information)

ASTSRV.EXE installs with a Photoshop plug in named AlienSkin-Bokeh. The service can be enabled/disabled in the XP Controll Pan.
Fred H (further information)

The digital signature under its properties says its from Nitro PDF
645

It belongs to the Nalpeiron Licensing Service
bcd3m0n

Part of the Nitro PDF Professional 6 installation package.
Pmiddy (further information)

It is NOT dangerous at all, it's a licensing component for software
Jon Gillespie-Brown (further information)

Needed for Photoshop Plugins
Phillip Meister

Part of Nalpeiron Licensing Service - no danger at all
chris101010

You need it for Visual Link Spanish to work so do not disable the service or you won't be able to run the program.
frank

Installed with MetaStock
MJR

Installed as part of Goverlan v6
4cAtS

Mine is for OnOne Plug-ins for Photoshop, and is Nalpeiron Licensing Service, called AST in Windows XP services, and should be enabled for those Plug-ins to work.

Summary: Average user rating of astsrv.exe: based on 14 votes with 13 reviews.

7 users think astsrv.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think astsrv.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users doesn't grade astsrv.exe ("not sure about it").

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