ldvptask.ocx
ldvptask.ocx
Application using this process: Symantec AntiVirus
File location: C:\Program Files\Common Files\symantec shared\ssc
Recommended: Check your system for ldvptask.ocx problems
What is ldvptask.ocx doing on my computer?
ldvptask.ocx is a process belonging to Symantec AntiVirus from Symantec Corporation
Non-system processes like ldvptask.ocx 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 Symantec AntiVirus 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 ldvptask.ocx is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Symantec AntiVirus on your PC, the commands contained in ldvptask.ocx will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Symantec AntiVirus process (also called a task).
Is ldvptask.ocx harmful?
ldvptask.ocx has not been assigned a security rating yet. The ldvptask.ocx file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\symantec shared\ssc. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove ldvptask.ocx?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
ldvptask.ocx is used by 'Symantec AntiVirus'. This is an application created by 'Symantec Corporation'.
If you no longer use Symantec AntiVirus, you can permanently remove this software and thus ldvptask.ocx from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Symantec AntiVirus in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is ldvptask.ocx 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 ldvptask.ocx giving me errors?
Most ldvptask 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 Symantec Corporation website for the latest Symantec AntiVirus update.
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