• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: No
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  [ C:\ Program Files\ CA\ CA Internet Security Suite\ CA Anti-Virus\ cavrid.exe ]
• Uses Network:Yes
• Uses Internet:Yes

Description:

The file cavrid.exe is known under several application names, namely CA Antivirus Realtime Infection Report, CavRid Application, and CA Anti-virus Realtime Infection Report.

The process cavrid.exe is a component of the software Computer Associates Antivirus (also known by other names, such as CavRid Application, CA Anti-virus or CA Internet Security Suite), and is owned by and licensed to Computer Associated International, Inc. (www.ca.com).

The process cavrid.exe is located in the subfolder of Windows Program Files. The file cavrid.exe has received the VeriSign Secured Seal, thus making it a certified, encrypted and authenticated process file.

The process cavrid.exe is a critical component of the software eTrust EZ Antivirus and should not be removed from your computer system in order to ensure security. The file cavrid.exe does not interfere with any other background processes. It is recommended that users never disable or the process cavrid.exe from running. The process cavrid.exe is a valid startup program and is required to run when Windows boots up.

The cavrid.exe file is a valid startup file that runs during Windows startup. It is not a Windows system file, and is hidden. This file is compatible with Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, XP and 2003.

The company Computer Associates (CA), Incorporated (developer and owner of eTrust EZ Antivirus software) is able to provide protection for organizations or companies using Realtime spyware, virus and vulnerability alerts.

The software eTrust EZ Antivirus runs the process file cavrid.exe and is able to provide complete protection against viruses, worms, and Trojan horse programs.

The software has an easy to use interface and is able to update frequently. Its latest version is able to detect 100% of viruses, provides real time protection, offers automatic daily threat updates, has the ability to support up to 3 computers, can detect viruses, worms and Trojans, scans emails automatically, has the ability to defend against emerging viruses, and protects files, downloads and attachments.

Recommendations:

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