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• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  C:\ Program Files\ Navnt\ npssvc.exe
• Uses Network:No
• Uses Internet:No

Description:

The program npssvc.exe is the Norton Program Scheduler for the Norton AntiVirus security software from Symantec. It is recommended that the file npssvc.exe should not be disabled because it is used to counter system threats and protect the computer.

The process npssvc.exe has the task of setting the times and dates for automatic execution of Norton AntiVirus scans. It is incorporated into a Microsoft Windows operating system to schedule automatic security checking operations when the Windows Task Scheduler is not employed as part of the Windows system.

The primary technologies of the Norton AntiVirus, which is the parent software of the npssvc.exe process, are the antivirus scans, the antispyware scans, the exposure of rootkits that hide malware programs, and defense against the Internet worm.

The functions of the Norton AntiVirus computer security program, which contains the file npssvc.exe, include: the ability to safeguard against computer viruses or worms contained in instant messages or in electronic mail messages; the provision of quicker security scans; the capability to automatically prevent the entry of worms and spyware into the computer system; the power to become aware of rootkits that hide threats; and the provision of a graphical representation of the computer network.

The Norton AntiVirus program originated from Symantecs acquisition of Central Point Software in 1994. The Norton AntiVirus 2008 introduced the Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response or SONAR, which is able to identify potential threats even before updates to the virus definitions database become available.

Additional npssvc.exe Info:

Part of: Norton AntiVirus, Author URL: http://www.symantec.com, File Created by: Symantec Corp.

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