nvcoas.exe
nvcoas.exe
Process name: Norman Virus Control
Application using this process: Norman Intertnet Security
File location: C:\NORMAN\Nvc\BIN
Recommended: Check your system for nvcoas.exe problems
What is nvcoas.exe doing on my computer?
nvcoas.exe is process relating to Norman Virus Control and is short for Norman Virus Control On Access Scanner. Module that handles On-Access file scanning ('background scanning'). This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
Non-system processes like nvcoas.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 Norman Virus Control 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 nvcoas.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Norman Intertnet Security on your PC, the commands contained in nvcoas.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Norman Virus Control process (also called a task).
Is nvcoas.exe harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The nvcoas.exe file should be located in the folder C:\NORMAN\Nvc\BIN. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove nvcoas.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
nvcoas.exe is used by 'Norman Intertnet Security'. This is an application created by 'Norman'.
If you no longer use Norman Intertnet Security, you can permanently remove this software and thus nvcoas.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Norman Intertnet Security in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is nvcoas.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 nvcoas.exe giving me errors?
Most nvcoas 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 Norman website for the latest Norman Intertnet Security update.
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