Estimated safety rating

afwserv.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if afwserv.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against threats.

Executable file path

Usually, the default name and path where this program is stored is
C:\Program Files\AVG\Antivirus\afwServ.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 89040c111be675e19863a6cfed13621a.

Is running as a service

This program is a Windows service. This means it runs on your PC in background, usually without displaying any user interface to you. Most Windows services are useful programs, which perform useful functions to other programs or to Windows in general.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This exe runs in 32-bit mode. It can not use the full set of features of current PC processors. This ordinarily happens because the publishers did not bother to upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description written in the exe is AVG firewall service.

File version

File version 17.8.3705.0.

Manufacturer

Producer AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o..

Copyright

Copyright notice Copyright (C) 2014 AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure features of Windows appear to be used, such as functions for recording the keyboard. We recommend you to perform more in-depth research about this program.

Digitally signed

afwserv.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from afwserv.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o.

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall routine, which is a good sign. si are uninstall.