What is avp.exe?

avp.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as Kaspersky Antivirus. It is associated with the Kaspersky Antivirus software developed by its parent company Kaspersky Internet Security. It is located in C:\Program Files by default. Malware programmers create files with virus scripts and name them after avp.exe  with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with avp.exe malware?

Keep an eye for the following symptoms to see if your PC is infected with avp.exe  malware:

• Internet connection fluctuates
• avp.exe  takes too much CPU space
• PC slows down significantly
• Browser automatically redirects to some irrelevant websites
• Unsolicited ads and popups starts appearing
• Screen freezes constantly

Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible avp.exe  malware attack:

Step 1: Simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.

Step 2: If you notice the file located outside C:\Program Files, then you should run an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.

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