avguard.exe

AntiVir Desktop by Avira GmbH (Signed)

Remove avguard.exe

Overview

avguard.exe has 5 known versions, the most recent one is 10.00.01.59. It is started as a Windows Service called 'Avira AntiVir Guard' with the name 'AntiVirService' and described as “Offers permanent protection against viruses and malware with the AntiVir search engine.”. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 229.8 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Avira GmbH by the certification authority VeriSign. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is less than 0.01%, the average private memory consumption is about 130.28 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 24.06 MB per minute for reads and 1.11 MB per minute for writes.

What is avguard.exe?

Antivirus On-Access Service - Avira Antivirus runs as a background process which checks every file opened or downloaded. Like many antivirus programs, it can run a full or custom scan to check the computer for malware in order to remove them. It updates its virus definitions automatically everyday by default using the Internet.

About avguard.exe (from Avira GmbH)

Avira Free Antivirus eliminates many forms of malware including worms, rootkits, and costly dialers. Features include system scanner prevents infection from viruses, worms, and Trojans, blocks new vir

DetailsDetails

File name:avguard.exe
Publisher:Avira GmbH
Product name:AntiVir Desktop
Description:Antivirus On-Access Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\avira\antivir desktop\avguard.exe
Certificate
Issued to:Avira GmbH
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Expiration date:Saturday, February 11, 2012
Windows Service
Service name:AntiVirService
Display name:Avira AntiVir Guard
Description:“Offers permanent protection against viruses and malware with the AntiVir search engine.”
Type:Win32OwnProcess, InteractiveProcess

ResourcesPrograms installed in

(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of AntiVir Desktop.)
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BehaviorsBehaviors

(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of avguard.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'AntiVirService' (Avira AntiVir Guard)

VersionsAll file variations of avguard.exe

MD5SHA-1File size
df5a3016052755c910a206058b4a1729 81dced513f598fa52809512049eed31cd5de5edc 263.16 KB
72d90e56563165984224493069c69ed4 eba9cb3bce962b5c9dc58b30fe7e0191700c22e6 263.16 KB
2ada28ee2fa3375ddcc0040522df0144 97e1c700d0c5d3f12fc15b15057f3e9113a1ea1f 261.16 KB
b8720a787c1223492e6f319465e996ce 7a7a79879f884c8c5c2705b1455eb7490cde1842 180.75 KB
81e58f368d62ec818f49d1c5cf3854c3 abee374db6550732b5716eab0e62043f03bc06e7 180.75 KB

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 38.10%
Windows 7 Ultimate 38.10%
Windows Vista Home Premium 9.52%
Windows 8 4.76%
Windows XP Professional 4.76%
Windows 7 Starter 4.76%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 25.00% of AntiVir Desktop.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Compaq 26.67%
Dell 26.67%
Acer 20.00%
American Megatrends 13.33%
ASUS 13.33%
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