avfwsvc.exe
avfwsvc.exe
Process name: avfwsvc
Application using this process: Firewall NT service
File location: C:\Program Files\avira premium security suite
Recommended: Check your system for avfwsvc.exe problems
What is avfwsvc.exe doing on my computer?
avfwsvc.exe is a process belonging to Firewall NT service from Avira GmbH.
Non-system processes like avfwsvc.exe originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the avfwsvc process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The avfwsvc.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Firewall NT service on your PC, the commands contained in avfwsvc.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a avfwsvc process (also called a task).
Is avfwsvc.exe harmful?
avfwsvc.exe has not been assigned a security rating yet. The avfwsvc.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\avira premium security suite. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove avfwsvc.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
avfwsvc.exe is used by 'Firewall NT service'. This is an application created by 'Avira GmbH'.
If you no longer use Firewall NT service, you can permanently remove this software and thus avfwsvc.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Firewall NT service in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is avfwsvc.exe CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is avfwsvc.exe giving me errors?
Most avfwsvc issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the Avira GmbH website for the latest Firewall NT service update.
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