Estimated safety rating

avgsvcx.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if avgsvcx.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to use a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and folder where the program is stored is
C:\Program Files\AVG\Framework\Common\avgsvcx.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 98dc0000d46e1e96b7b6a9468996156d.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This application uses the net to communicate. In this day and age this is ok. For example, most of the programs on your PC check for new updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This program runs in 32-bit mode. It does not benefit of the entire set of features of modern PC processors. This is quite normal because the publishers did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description written in the program is AVG Service Process.

File version

File version stored as a property 1.142.2.49865.

Manufacturer

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

Copyright

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

Digitally signed

avgsvcx.exe has a digital signature. Today most legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from avgsvcx.exe checks out perfectly. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o.

Issuer name

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

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have an uninstall command stored in registry.