backup.exe

[avaster78]

Just noticed that Avast has created sheduled task for this backup.exe. So you can turn it off it by opening Task Scheduler and disabling this scheduled task for Avast backup.exe. It's scheduled to run at Windows start-up and also at specific time.

[DavidR]

Just noticed that Avast has created sheduled task for this backup.exe. So you can turn it off it by opening Task Scheduler and disabling this scheduled task for Avast backup.exe. It's scheduled to run at Windows start-up and also at specific time.

I don't see a backup.exe as a scheduled task, only the AvastEmUpdate.exe on either system as neither have updates to win10

I suggest that you read Reply #11 as it appears Microsoft creates this if upgrading to win10 and it considers your AV incompatible.

So considering you haven't got win10 it is a bit strange. I just wonder if this might have anything to do with the Avast Passwords function (synchronisation).

[petr_matrix]

Avast backup settings is task created by backup.exe and if you delete it, you will disable backup.exe functionality (I am sorry to see you disabling it but if you must... it do nothing bad).

pm

[DavidR]

Avast backup settings is task created by backup.exe and if you delete it, you will disable backup.exe functionality (I am sorry to see you disabling it but if you must... it do nothing bad).

pm

Thanks for the clarification Petr, exactly what function/feature is responsible for the backup.exe ?
Which presumably is only in the paid version/s as I don't see it in either of my avast free systems.

One reason for this question is your previous post Reply #11

[petr_matrix]

Backup.exe is distributed by emergency update to all avast versions which are running or newly installed on Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. You may also notice it on Windows 10 only if you upgraded from previous windows version.

pm

[DavidR]

Thank you - one down won't be on my XP system - but I can't see or recall it on my win7 SP1 (Starter Edition) netbook, that could be down to my not really monitoring it much.

That said I don't see the AvastEmUpdate.exe as a scheduled task on my win7 SP1 (Starter Edition) netbook.

[petr_matrix]

It is strange you don't see AvastEmUpdate.exe scheduled anywhere in task scheduler (this task may have not been in "AVAST Software" folder). Can you try repair if it will be created in task scheduler?

Thanks,
pm

[DavidR]

After the Repair AvastEmUpdate.exe is present in the C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast folder, though I should have checked first.

WinPatrol Plus did seek confirmation relating to the Avast Emergence Update, e.g. the uniquely identified .exe file which is now a startup entry.

But still no Scheduled Task. I about to reboot and see if it is created after boot.

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Backup.exe is distributed by emergency update to all avast versions which are running or newly installed on Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. You may also notice it on Windows 10 only if you upgraded from previous windows version.

pm

A long time Avast user here ...

Besides the fact that we must trust our OS, we also need to have complete trust in our antivirus program.  I am still troubled by the fact that the Avast emergency updater can silently install a new .exe file on our PC, that then is able to send stats to a server, harmless or not. 

With no popup asking if we would like to install said .exe?  Where was the user considered? Trust us, you say?  Hmmmm....

I have deleted Avast from my primary PC and chose another vendor.  I will still continue to use Avast on my media center PC, which doesn't store any personal or business docs ... I do like the silent mode.

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Hitmanpro (free) has detected c:/program files common files/AV/avast/antivirus backup.exe run , as malware is this possible ?.

[bob3160]

Hitmanpro (free) has detected c:/program files common files/AV/avast/antivirus backup.exe run , as malware is this possible ?.

There are known incompatibilities between Avast and Hitman Pro.

[petr_matrix]

Hi, backup.exe should be signed by avast certificate and it is our process.

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This thing does not uninstalled by avastclear.exe
Please fix it.

[Eddy]

There is nothing to fix since there is nothing wrong.
avastclear is not created to do a full complete uninstall/removal of everything but just some things.

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Well then. How to uninstall Avast completely?

Besides as it states in FAQ: "The Avast Uninstall Utility is a tool which removes Avast 2016 completely from your computer". And: "This is the preferred uninstallation method as it is the most reliable and removes all program files".

Also it does not uninstall Scheduled Tasks.