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• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  [% C:\ Program Files\ Avast32\ astart32.exe %]
• Uses Network:No
• Uses Internet:Yes

Description:

The executable file astart32.exe is a part of the application Avast32 AntiVirus created by the software developer Alwil. Avast32 was one of the first from the long line of Avast AntiVirus applications. This particular version of Avast was one of the first released for Windows, and is highly regarded as one of the most useful free system protection applications, providing users total virus protection and can perform automatic scheduled scans to recognize possible malicious software patterns.

The file astart32.exe serves as the primary application launcher for the Avast32 Antivirus. The program astart32.exe is not a crucial part of the Microsoft Windows Operating System, therefore manually ending the astart32.exe process from the taskbar would not interfere with any vital operating functions. The file astart32.exe will also be deleted once the user upgrades Avast32 to more advanced versions of the application.

The application Avast32 AntiVirus along with the file astart32.exe can be found in the C:\ Program Files\ Avast32\ folder. The astart32.exe file only consumes 478Kb of physical memory while the Avast32 anti-virus application is active. There are no known systems applications that conflict with the file astart32.exe.

The Avast32 AntiVirus software utility, along with the program astart32.exe, was a pioneer in Virus protection. During its time, Avast32 was one of the first to provide automatic virus database updates, selective scanning options, e-mail and P2P monitoring support as well as continuous background monitoring, all the while retaining its sleek and simple yet complete interface that certainly earned Avast32 its well deserved reputation. On February 2 2006, Alwil officially announced Avast32s retirement, permanently shutting down its virus update database.

Avast32s modern day version, the Avast home edition series, maintains its predecessors good qualities plus added several features including focus on Trojan and Worm protection as well as Windows Vista compatibility. Up to this day, the file astart32.exe, Avast32 and its predecessors continue to provide users around the globe with quality system protection.

Additional astart32.exe Info:

Part of: Avast32 anti-virus, Author URL: http:/ / www.avast32.com, File Created by: Avast32

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