Estimated safety rating

mfeavsvc.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if mfeavsvc.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, it is still recommended to run a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your PC against threats.

Executable file path

This application is usually found in C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\MfeAVSvc.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is 4ccad94f0ae84d78797e6b21a085566e.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT run as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.

Accesses the internet

This program uses the Internet to communicate. Today this is expected from a program. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are necessary.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This application can put to good use the full power of a current PC processor.

File description

The description present in the program is McAfee Cloud AV.

File version

File version extracted from the file 20,3,169,0.

Manufacturer

Author McAfee, Inc..

Copyright

Legal copyright notice Copyright © 2016 McAfee, Inc..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual functions of the Operating System appear to be used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We recommend you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

mfeavsvc.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in mfeavsvc.exe is valid. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: McAfee, Inc.

Issuer name

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

Can be uninstalled

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