navapsvc.exe – Here is the scoop on Norton Autoprotect as it pertains to computer network security. The big question: what is navapsvc.exe and is it spyware, a trojan and if so, how do I get rid of Norton Autoprotect?
navapsvc.exe (Norton Autoprotect) – Details
The navapsvc.exe process runs in the background on start up of the machine. It checks for any tell tale signs of virus activity on your computer while you are using it. If this process is stopped Norton anti virus may not be able to detect any viruses entering your system. Consequently your computer will not be protected, so it is best to leave this process running.
navapsvc.exe is an application that does NOT appear to be a security risk
Our process monitor database currently registers navapsvc.exe to Symantec.
This is part of Symantec Antivirus.
navapsvc.exe is related to advchk.exe, alunotify.exe, poproxy.exe, atrack.exe, ccapp.exe, ccevtmgr.exe, cctrust.dll, cfgwiz.exe, defwatch.exe, iamapp.exe, icepack.exe, lao.exe, n32userl.dll, navapw32.exe, navw32.exe, ndetect.exe, nmain.exe, npscheck.exe, npssvc.exe, opscan.exe, rnav.exe, rtvscan.exe, rtvscn95.exe, savroam.exe, savscan.exe, sbserv.exe, scanexplicit.exe, sndmon.exe, symstore.dll, usrprmpt.exe, vptray.exe,
NAVAPSVC.EXE – Disclaimer
Every attempt has been made to provide you with the correct information for navapsvc.exe or NORTON AUTOPROTECT. Many spyware / malware programs use filenames of usual, non-malware programs. If we have included information about navapsvc.exe that is inaccurate, we would greatly appreciate your help by leaving a comment with the correct information below and we’ll do our best to correct it.
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NAV Autoprotect is indeed the service which runs in the background and keeps your computer virus free,while it manages to stay active that is. It has a nasty habit of closing down and seizing up yer poor old computer, that is why so many symevent updates appear at the Symantec web site. To tell you the truth, it’s deadly.