Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

14.0.0.4764 13.71%
14.0.0.4651 0.81%
13.0.2.628 10.48%
13.0.2.558 0.81%
13.0.1.4359 9.68%
13.0.1.4210 46.77%
13.0.1.4190 1.61%
12.0.2.733 0.81%
12.0.1.513 15.32%

Relationships


PE structurePE file structure

Show functions
Import table
kernel32.dll
HeapCreate, HeapAlloc, HeapFree, GetProcessHeap, SetErrorMode, CreateProcessW, LoadLibraryExW, GetSystemDirectoryW, WideCharToMultiByte, GetModuleFileNameW, GetLastError, GetProcAddress, CloseHandle, OpenMutexW, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement, LocalAlloc, FreeLibrary, InterlockedExchange, LoadLibraryA, RaiseException, EncodePointer, DecodePointer, GetModuleHandleW, ExitProcess, HeapReAlloc, GetCommandLineW, HeapSetInformation, GetStartupInfoW, VirtualQuery, Sleep, HeapSize, WriteFile, GetStdHandle, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, DeleteCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, LoadLibraryW, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, TlsAlloc, TlsGetValue, TlsSetValue, TlsFree, SetLastError, GetCurrentThreadId, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, GetEnvironmentStringsW, SetHandleCount, GetFileType, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetTickCount, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, RtlUnwind, GetCPInfo, GetACP, GetOEMCP, IsValidCodePage, IsProcessorFeaturePresent, LCMapStringW, MultiByteToWideChar, GetStringTypeW

AVP.exe

Kaspersky Anti-Virus by Kaspersky Lab (Signed)

Remove AVP.exe
Version:   12.0.2.733
MD5:   aefc1353d0fb4e92a23cfb7e3372356d
SHA1:   882b8c1423981cae08d63ea823c35058876d0222
SHA256:   3abf0dbe3fbed3962234c0034489e85c659130a457c06915894fa537c511c200

What is AVP.exe?

Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Kaspersky Anti-Virus is an antivirus program developed by Kaspersky Lab. It is designed to protect users from malware and is primarily designed for computers running Microsoft Windows. Kaspersky Anti-Virus features include real-time protection, detection and removal of viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, adware, as well as detection and removal of rootkits. It also includes instantaneous automatic updates via the "Kaspersky Security Network" service.

About AVP.exe (from Kaspersky Lab)

Kaspersky Anti-Virus brings you the essential antivirus technologies that your PC needs – in a product that’s easy to download, install and run. Kaspersky Anti-Virus works behind-the-scenes – defendin

DetailsDetails

File name:avp.exe
Publisher:Kaspersky Lab ZAO
Product name:Kaspersky Anti-Virus
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\kaspersky lab\kaspersky pure 2.0\avp.exe
File version:12.0.2.733
Size:197.59 KB (202,328 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Kaspersky Lab
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Kaspersky Lab
3% remove
Ultimate PC Protection - Kaspersky PURE 2.0 Total Security delivers the ultimate PC protection for your home, combining everything you need to ensure the security of your PCs, identity, passwords, photos and more. Plus, it's simple to use, allowing you to easily manage the security of every PC in your home from a single PC. Award-winning protection against all Internet threats. Unique Hybrid Protection, combining the power of the cloud ...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'AVP' (Kaspersky Koruma Hizmeti)
  • AVP
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'AVP' → "C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2012\avp.exe"

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00012150%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00007477%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00004673%
0.014873%
Memory
Private (maximum):129.34 MB
Private (minimum):2.77 MB

BehaviorsProcess properties

Platform:32-bit
Command lines:
  • "C:\Program Files\kaspersky lab\kaspersky pure 2.0\avp.exe" -r
  • "C:\Program Files\kaspersky lab\kaspersky pure 2.0\avp.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:AVP
Display name:Kaspersky Koruma Hizmeti
Description:“Protegge il computer da virus, software pericolosi, attacchi provenienti dalla rete, frodi via Internet e spam.”
Type:Win32OwnProcess

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 28.23%
Windows 7 Ultimate 13.71%
Microsoft Windows XP 13.71%
Windows 7 Professional 9.68%
Windows 8 9.68%
Windows 8 Pro 9.68%
Windows 8 Enterprise N 4.03%
Windows 8.1 4.03%
Windows 7 Starter 3.23%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.42%
Windows 8 Single Language 1.61%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 24.39% of Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 20.25%
Toshiba 18.40%
Dell 12.27%
Sony 12.27%
ASUS 11.04%
Intel 7.36%
Lenovo 4.91%
MSI 3.68%
Acer 3.07%
Alienware 2.45%
American Megatrends 2.45%
GIGABYTE 1.84%
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