• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  [% C:\ ProgramFiles \ Alwil Software\ Avast4\ ashAvast.exe \ %]
• Uses Network:No
• Uses Internet:No

Description:

The executable file ashavast.exe supports the application Avast Antivirus in protecting the system from most forms of computer threats such as Trojans, viruses and worms. The ashavast.exe is a program file related to the Avast Antivirus. The ashavast.exe is an executable program file that primarily functions as a program launcher of the application Avast Antivirus.

The program ashavast.exe is a background process that has an icon placed on the system tray. The icon of the program ashavast.exe is accessible. Once the icon of the process ashavast.exe is accessed it will display a visible window that displays the status and performance of the application Avast Antivirus. The displayed visible window also allows the user to configure the settings of the application Avast Antivirus. Generally, the program file ashavast.exe is the core file of the application Avast Antivirus, and this process is capable of gathering other executable files to generate the application itself. The process ashavast.exe automatically runs on Windows startup and can also be manually operated if the process is required. The ashavast.exe is a process file that can be also accessed through Start Programs. The application Avast Antivirus houses the file ashavast.exe and is located in C:\ ProgramFiles%\ Alwil Software\ Avast4\ ashAvast.exe\. The process ashavast.exe is not associated with the Microsoft Windows operating system, though the file ashavast.exe is a safe component to your system and there is no need to terminate this process if your system uses the application Avast Antivirus.

The Avast Antivirus is a high-end system security solution that was designed for any Windows-based workstation. This software protects computer systems and valuable data stored in it against computer viruses. The Avast Antivirus has features that includes antivirus kernel, automatic updates, easy-to-use interface, PUSH updates, enhanced user interface, virus chest, resident protection, system integration, script blocker, command-line scanner, P2P and IM shields, virus cleaner, network shield, support for 64-bit Windows OS, and has a web shield internalization.

The ALWIL Software created the program ashavast.exe to be an accessory of the application Avast Antivirus. The ALWIL Software is a security solution company that was founded in April 1991, and is based in Czech Republic.

Recommendations:

This is a safe process. There is no necessity to remove this process from your system or change it in any way.