How to remove an Njeeves error

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Njeeves.exe file information

The process known as NJeeves service or NJeeves belongs to software Norman NJeeves or Norman Virus Control or Norman Program Manager or Norman Internet Control plus or Norman Antivirus by Norman ASA (www.norman.com) or Norman (www.norman.com).

Description: Njeeves.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 143,360 bytes (87% of all occurrences), 150,584 bytes and 9 more variants.
The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. There is no information about the author of the file. Njeeves.exe is able to hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 69% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
It is possible to do the following:

get help from the software vendor Norman
uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Norman Security Suite or Norman Virus Control)

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Njeeves.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the Njeeves.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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Component of Norman Virus Control (NVC)
GP (further information)

It's part of Norman anti virus
A. de Heer

The "butler" in Norman Virus Control. Responsible for removing quarantined malware (among other things). Also communicates through TCP port 2868.
TOB (further information)

It's part of Norman anti virus
Patrick Moe (further information)

Description: NJeeves.exe is a process belonging to the Norman Jeeves Component. It handles messaging between different Norman Virus Control modules. Also responsible for handling the Quarantine folder and messaging within a network. Connects through port 2868, TCP. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
Nenad

NJeeves.exe is a process belonging to the Norman Jeeves Component. It handles messaging between different Norman Virus Control modules. Also responsible for handling the Quarantine folder and messaging within a network. Connects through port 2868, TCP. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
Nenad

Part of Norman anti-virus
John

Essential for normal antivirus
M

Zerstört den pc
SysAdmin (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of Njeeves.exe: based on 19 votes with 9 reviews.

15 users think Njeeves.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think Njeeves.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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