• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  [% C:\ Program Files\ Avast\ ashserv.exe%]
• Uses Network:No
• Uses Internet:No

Description:

Avast technologies developed the program file ashserv.exe, which is associated with the Avast Anti-virus kernel application software. The Avast security application has features like automatic updates, Simple User Interface, PUSH updates, Enhanced User Interface, Virus Chest, Resident protection, System integration, Script blocker, Command-line scanner, P2P and IM Shields, an Integrated Virus Cleaner, and a Network Shield. These features help the user keep the computer safe and secure from viruses, spyware, adware, and malicious files.

The stand-alone file ashserv.exe is a foundation of the software utility Avast Anti-Virus in scanning viruses and detecting malicious software that can be dangerous threats inside the system. The application Avast Anti-Virus is commonly located at the program path [% C:\ Program Files\ Avast\ ashserv.exe%] folder. It only consumes about 102 Kilobytes of RAM from the system resources while the Avast Anti-Virus is initializing, so overall it would be advisable to keep the executable file ashserv.exe run as a background application. The ashserv.exe process file also runs automatically upon startup.

The user is also capable of manually executing the file process ashserv.exe if necessary. No reports were made stating that this file process ashserv.exe process has caused problems to the Windows System core processes. Although this file process ashserv.exe does not hold a direct association with the MS Windows Operating System directly, it still has some important functions or running services in the system and its behavior does not possess any feature that can make it a security threat. It is not necessary to disable the process ashserv.exe if the system uses the application Avast Anti-Virus.

The visible window of the program ashserv.exe also allows the user to configure the settings of the application Avast Anti-Virus, and also comes with a simple yet comprehensive interface for both beginners and experienced users alike. Avast Virus database is frequently updated to cope with the latest demand for total computer protection. Clearly, Avast is definitely a must-have for everybody.

Recommendations:

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