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aw_host5.sys file information

The process pcAnywhere Host Driver for Windows 2000/XP belongs to the software pcAnywhere or Symantec pcAnywhere by Symantec Corporation (www.symantec.com).

Description: File aw_host5.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 33496 bytes (55% of all occurrence), 16984 bytes, 24365 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The program is not visible. The service has no detailed description. File aw_host5.sys is not a Windows system file. The file is a keyboard driver, can record inputs. aw_host5.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 55% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as aw_host5.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the aw_host5.sys 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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Symantec PcAnywhere Treiber
   
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aw_host5.sys ist notwendig für pc-anywhere! Sonst ist kein Windows-Start möglich!
  P Matec  
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Part of Symantec PC Anywhere 9.0+ drivers
  Steve I   (further information)
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Symantic PcAnywhere host (Remote connection)
  Dave  

Summary: 5 users think aw_host5.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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