How to remove dvpapi error

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dvpapi.exe file information

The process belongs to the software Command AntiVirus for Windows or dvpapi.exe" or Command AntiVirus SDK for by Command Software Systems, Inc or Authentium, Inc (www.authentium.com) or Authentium inc.

Description: dvpapi.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" - typically C:\Program Files\Common Files\Command Software\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 142416 bytes (47% of all occurrence), 133784 bytes, 177720 bytes, 177672 bytes, 147728 bytes, 177688 bytes, 134224 bytes, 177416 bytes, 61440 bytes, 177640 bytes, 102400 bytes.
The application has no file description. The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows system file. It is a Verisign signed file. It is digitally signed. The process can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. Therefore the technical security rating is 14% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as dvpapi.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the dvpapi.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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User Comments

This file started to run on my computer after installing Verizon's security suite
Bob W. (further information)

Adrew's comment above is spot on.
Austin

dvpapi.exe is a process belonging to Authentium Antivirus. This process should not be removed to ensure that your system is secure.
SuperUserNT

part of freedom anitvirus

This is antivirus for Freedom program
JR

It is part of Windows XP ability to detect third party Antivirus, such as ones from your cable/phone company's internet service. If your third party virus protection is active, basically dvpapi.exe should too. You can still just call your phone/cable company if you still notice anything suspicious about it!
Andrew

I use cox for highspeed internet. After installing the cox highspeed internet I saw this dvpapi in my system configuration utility, under the services tab.

Stoping dvpapi caused ntl netguard to start without antivirus
Granny

came with new antivirus
Tina

Component of Freedom Anti-Virus Suite. Distributed free to users of various Internet providers.
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Essential for Cox Internet Security Suite
Jake

This file is a part of PC Guard an Anti-Virus package
Alan Cain (further information)

It is part of the LogiGuard program to monitor surveillance on your pc. This is an optional install not spyware.
Mark H.

This is antivirus for Freedom program
Nancy

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Summary: 16 users think dvpapi.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. 3 users doesn't grade dvpapi.exe ("not sure about it").

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