How to remove SAVScan error

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SAVScan.exe file information

The process Symantec AntiVirus Scanner or AutoProtect belongs to the software Symantec AntiVirus AutoProtect or SPBBC or Norton AntiVirus by Symantec Corporation (www.symantec.com).

Description: File SAVScan.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder (usually C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\ or C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Antivirus\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 194272 bytes (55% of all occurrence), 198368 bytes, 193816 bytes, 197864 bytes, 198416 bytes.
The program has no visible window. SAVScan.exe is a Verisign signed file. It is digitally signed. File SAVScan.exe is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 17% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

Taking up all my computer space... norton antivirus is being so annoying... i'd rather have a virus than not being able to move my computer at all...
hZ

It's a norton antivirus file, which normally scans anything in your hard-drive which causes high CPU usage. It can be annoying when you have low RAM or HDD space. If you're experiencing slowdowns you'll want to upgrade your hard drive and/or your RAM. Norton is a resource hog. But.... This process belongs to the popular Norton Antivirus scans the files on your system in the attempt to find viruses or other malicious applications. Terminating this process will prevent the antivirus from finding viruses in real time.
WinsonKOH (further information)

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

Das eigentliche Scan Programm von Norton AntiVirus
Psyllo (further information)

part of Norton AntiVirus 2004. Not dangerous.
Parsifal

Das ist ein Teil von Norton Antivirus.
Vampire (further information)

Summary: 6 users think SAVScan.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think SAVScan.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade SAVScan.exe ("not sure about it").

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