How to remove an NPFMntor error
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NPFMntor.exe file information
The process known as Norton AntiVirus Firewall Install Monitor belongs to software Norton AntiVirus (version 2005) or Internet Worm Protection or VB6 Runtime Files for by Symantec (www.symantec.com).
Description: NPFMntor.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of Windows Temp folder - mostly C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\IWP\.
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 46,704 bytes (60% of all occurrences), 46,752 bytes or 46,208 bytes. 
The program is not visible. NPFMntor.exe is a Verisign signed file. It is certified by a trustworthy company. It is not a Windows system file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 17% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you have any problems with NPFMntor.exe, you can also completely remove SPBBC or Internet Worm Protection (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).
Recommended: Identify NPFMntor.exe related errors
External information from Paul Collins:
- "NPFMonitor": Norton AntiVirus Firewall Install Monitor. What does it do and is it required?
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as NPFMntor.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the NPFMntor.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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