Estimated safety rating

avp.exe is a program which is probably legit. So, if avp.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably 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 yourself your PC against threats.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and path where the application is stored is
C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows\avp.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 3167cb5d9fbd388fdcf963f25fae7a07.

Is running as a service

This program is set up as a Windows service. This means it operates on your PC in background, usually without showing anything to you. Most Windows services are useful programs, which perform useful functions to other applications or to the Windows Operating System.

Accesses the internet

This program uses the net to communicate. In this day and age this is expected from a program. For example, most of the apps on your computer check for updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This application runs as a 32-bit program. It can not use the full power of nowadays' computer chips. This ordinarily happens because the publishers did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description present in the file is Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows.

File version

File version stored as a property 8.1.0.646.

Manufacturer

Company Kaspersky Lab ZAO.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice © 2011 Kaspersky Lab ZAO..

Has valid windows

This program does NOT have visible windows. This is usually a bad thing.

Digitally signed

avp.exe is digitally signed. Today most serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from avp.exe is valid. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Kaspersky Lab

Issuer name

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

Starts with windows

This program is set up to start when the computer boots. Yes

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall string in registry, which is good. si are uninstall.