Should I block it?

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VersionsAdditional versions

14.0.3.336 20.00%
14.0.1.519 12.00%
14.0.0.335 68.00%

Relationships

Parent process
Child process
Related files

avguard.exe

Avira Product Family by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG (Signed)

Remove avguard.exe
Version:   14.0.1.519
MD5:   fde9c7030fb1e9e2715e113ee6a10f90
SHA1:   3198ffb69e22265045ecb7ad7613eeab8356a2c0

Overview

avguard.exe runs as a service under the name Avira Real-Time Protection (AntiVirService) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Avira Free Antivirus published by Avira GmbH, Avira Internet Security from Avira GmbH and Avira Internet Security by Avira GmbH. The file is digitally signed by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:avguard.exe
Publisher:Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Product name:Avira Product Family
Description:Antivirus Host Framework Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\avira\antivir desktop\avguard.exe
Original name:avguard_ld.exe
File version:14.0.1.519
Size:430.05 KB (440,376 bytes)
Build date:10/10/2013 7:10 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 10.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Avira
7% remove
Avira GmbH
25% remove
Avira AntiVir Personal includes a branded version of the Ask.com Toolbar, a web browser extenstion that provides search advertising and results. Upon installation the user is presented with the option to install the Ask toolbar. If accepted, the toolbar will be installed in the user's web browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox) and will modify the home page and search settings.
Avira GmbH
11% remove
The antivirus module in Internet Security is now enhanced by the Avira Protection Cloud, which links the virus scanner to the very latest threat information. Antispam and an advanced phishing filter proactively blocks even the craftiest email scams and spam, while a two-way personal firewall ensures optimum data privacy and protection from hackers. Supervise your kids online while respecting their privacy: Internet Security includes enh...
Avira GmbH
8% remove
As life grows in more digital directions, great PC antivirus becomes only one part of your overall security. The latest version of our premium antivirus now offers more ways to be secure, including web anti-tracking and mobile protection. Our premium security software brings crucial anti-malware and privacy protection to your busy online world. So live it up and leave malware behind once and for all! Your online safety is made possible ...
Avira GmbH
4% remove
Avira GmbH
1% remove
Avira GmbH
6% remove
Avira Professional Security’s slim profile is compact enough to run on a netbook, but tough enough to secure the hardest working workstations. Avira Professional security, also available as Unix antivirus software, is designed to integrate smoothly with Avira Mac Security. Through the Avira Management Console, all installations, updates and detections can be either customized or automated. Even more, your internet security will run sile...
Avira GmbH
4% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'AntiVirService' (Avira Real-Time Protection)

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00257450%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00129879%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00127570%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:57,650 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Context switches:14/sec
284/sec
Memory
Private memory:264.36 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):202.86 MB
Private (minimum):1.45 MB
Non-paged memory:264.36 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:374.29 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):533.87 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:38.67 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):382.63 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:3,425,560/min
2,039/min
Resource allocations
Threads:36
12
Handles:262
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:32-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\avira\antivir desktop\avguard.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:AntiVirService
Display name:Avira Real-Time Protection
Description:“Offers permanent protection against viruses and malware with the Avira search engine.”
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

ResourcesThreads

Averages
 
sechost.dll
Total CPU:0.23072884%
0.272967%
Kernel CPU:0.02114613%
0.107585%
User CPU:0.20958271%
0.165382%
CPU cycles:2,217,261/sec
5,741,424/sec
Memory:100 KB
1.16 MB
msvcr100.dll (Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 by Microsoft)
Total CPU:0.10281798%
Kernel CPU:0.00894058%
User CPU:0.09387741%
CPU cycles:1,004,034/sec
Memory:764 KB
wow64.dll
Total CPU:0.07716956%
Kernel CPU:0.00739589%
User CPU:0.06977366%
CPU cycles:2,116,181/sec
Memory:252 KB
avguard.exe (main module)
Total CPU:0.02755753%
Kernel CPU:0.00349433%
User CPU:0.02406320%
CPU cycles:754,745/sec
Context switches:1/sec
Memory:440 KB
avevtlog.dll (Avira Product Family by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG)
Total CPU:0.00184000%
Kernel CPU:0.00122666%
User CPU:0.00061333%
CPU cycles:27,351/sec
Memory:176 KB

Common loaded modules

These are modules that are typiclaly loaded within the context of this process.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 36.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 28.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 20.00%
Windows 7 Starter 8.00%
Windows 7 Professional 8.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Philippines installs about 24.00% of Avira Product Family.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Toshiba 31.58%
Acer 15.79%
Lenovo 15.79%
Compaq 10.53%
ASUS 10.53%
Dell 5.26%
GIGABYTE 5.26%
Medion 5.26%
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