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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: roloro1557 on March 10, 2013, 12:40:22 AM

Title: about Avastsvc.exe
Post by: roloro1557 on March 10, 2013, 12:40:22 AM

I have the latest version of Avast. My question is why does Avastsvc.exe access my HD so much, even on sites I have Avast disabled on (like netflix)?

Title: Re: about Avastsvc.exe
Post by: Pondus on March 10, 2013, 12:49:06 AM

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The AvastSvc.exe is a core process of Avast Antivirus or Internet Security software in the background. It provides realtime protection of your computer against viruses you might download, on web pages, or coming through email.  It also manages the automatic updating of Avast software with the latest antivirus & security datas. It is responsible for running scheduled virus scanning jobs.

Title: Re: about Avastsvc.exe
Post by: roloro1557 on March 10, 2013, 01:19:14 AM

Hmmm, ok thank you for your reply - i may have to look into getting different AV software then.

Title: Re: about Avastsvc.exe
Post by: Asyn on March 10, 2013, 01:20:50 AM

If you want to be less protected - do so. Good luck.