How to remove an ISSVC error

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ISSVC.exe file information

The process known as IS Service belongs to software Norton Internet Security (version 2005) or Symantec Client Security or Norton Personal Firewall (version 2005) or IDAutomation.com Code (version 128) or Command & Conquer Red Alert (version 2) or Internet Security by Symantec (www.symantec.com).

Description: ISSVC.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ - generally c:\program files\norton internet security\ or C:\Program Files\Norton Personal Firewall\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 83,584 bytes (93% of all occurrences), 79,488 bytes and 5 more variants.
The program has no visible window. The file is a Verisign signed file. File ISSVC.exe is digitally signed. ISSVC.exe is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 18% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
It is possible to do the following:

look for help from the software company Symantec
uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Norton Internet Security 2005 or Norton Internet Security)

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External information from Paul Collins:

"ISSVC" must run at start up. Part of Norton Internet Security Suite

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as ISSVC.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the ISSVC.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

Part of Symantec Norton Internet Security suite
Georg (further information)

It is not allowing me to access internet server I chose; be aware that a rating of five is dangerous here!
Jane

Simply added when NIS is installed.
notparanoid

Norton Symantc something or other. I trust norton
Gregg

totaly safe mainpart of norton internett scurity! LEAVE IT running to be safe!
JuzTo (further information)

ISSVC.exe is a part of Norton Internet Security Suite and is a vital process for informing you about the latest Internet-bound security threats. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
Ema Nymton

norton security exe

Its in system32 and Norton Internet Security does not recognise it, so it can't be a Norton file!
eagleye3

Part of Norton, may require setting options within Norton to NOT have it block your own access to the Internet - firewall setting are by default OVER PROTECTIVE!
Peter Blaise

Summary: Average user rating of ISSVC.exe: based on 12 votes with 9 reviews.

10 users think ISSVC.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think ISSVC.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade ISSVC.exe ("not sure about it").

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