AgentSvc.exe is a software component associated with two different software applications: NTI Backup Now by NewTech Infosystems and Cloud Antivirus Platform by Panda Security.
AgentSvc.exe is a part of NTI Backup Now software by NewTech Infosystems. This software is used for backing up and restoring data. The AgentSvc.exe file is responsible for running essential system and application services in the background. It is necessary for the proper functioning of NTI Backup Now.
AgentSvc.exe is also a part of the Cloud Antivirus Platform by Panda Security. This software provides real-time antivirus protection by leveraging cloud computing. The AgentSvc.exe file is responsible for managing and maintaining the antivirus services in the background. It is crucial for the effective operation of the Cloud Antivirus Platform.
As a rule of thumb, you should not remove AgentSvc.exe if it is a part of a software application that you are actively using, such as NTI Backup Now or Cloud Antivirus Platform. Removing it could cause these applications to stop working correctly.
If you notice that AgentSvc.exe is consuming a lot of system resources or causing system instability, it might be infected with malware. In such cases, you should run a full system scan with a reliable antivirus software. If the file is indeed malicious, the antivirus software will take care of it.
If you are not using NTI Backup Now or Cloud Antivirus Platform, or if you have uninstalled these applications but AgentSvc.exe is still present on your system, you can safely remove it. The file is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Panda Security\Panda Devices Agent directory.
Description: AgentSvc.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. AgentSvc.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—normally C:\Program Files (x86)\Panda Security\Panda Devices Agent\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\NewTech Infosystems\NTI Backup Now 5\Client\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 73,176 bytes (34% of all occurrences), 86,104 bytes and 7 more variants.
It is a background process, and the service name is PandaAgent: Panda Security Devices Agent.
The program is not visible. The AgentSvc.exe file is not a Windows system file. It is digitally signed. The application can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. The application uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet.
Therefore the technical security rating is 23% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
In the event of any problems with AgentSvc.exe, you might want to do the following:
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as AgentSvc.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the AgentSvc.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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it is located in the anti virus folder Panda Security/ Panda Devices Agent anne cummings
it is part of Panda antivirus software. Lou
Summary: Average user rating of AgentSvc.exe:
based on 4 votes with 2 user comments.
3 users think AgentSvc.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
Best practices for resolving AgentSvc issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with AgentSvc. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the AgentSvc.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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anne cummings
Lou
Summary: Average user rating of AgentSvc.exe: based on 4 votes with 2 user comments. 3 users think AgentSvc.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless.