Estimated safety rating

bavsvc.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if bavsvc.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Normally, this application is located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Baidu Security\Baidu Antivirus\5.4.3.133394.0\BavSvc.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 69f918d9c2991226bbab914c429f466a.

Is running as a service

This program is registered as a Windows service. This means it runs on your PC in background, usually without displaying anything to you. Most Windows services are useful programs, which provide useful features to other programs or to the Windows Operating System.

Accesses the internet

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

Is a 32 bit executable file

This application runs in 32-bit mode. It can not use the full power of nowadays' computer chips. This is quite normal because the makers did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description present in the file is Baidu Antivirus Service.

File version

File version stored as a property 5,4,3,133394.

Manufacturer

Publisher Baidu, Inc..

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice Copyright (C) 2014 Baidu, Inc. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure functions of the Operating System have been used, such as functions for recording the keyboard. We recommend you to perform more in-depth research about this program.

Digitally signed

bavsvc.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in bavsvc.exe checks out perfectly. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co.,Ltd.

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.