Aswidsagenta.exe is located in “C:\Program Files”, but isn’t a fundamentally important system file. In fact, it doesn’t belong in the category of system files at all; rather, it’s a file placed on your computer by a third party. Here are more details about it.
What Is Aswidsagenta.exe?
The real aswidsagenta.exe file is a software component of Avast Antivirus. The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. If you want to know other executable files, then you can visit the MiniTool website.
Avast Antivirus is a free software security program that protects your computer from malware, viruses, Trojans, and computer worms. Aswidsagenta.exe is part of Avast Behavior Shield (real-time process monitor).
Avast Antivirus is a free software security solution for noncommercial or home use only. This program provides an anti-virus program with anti-spyware, anti-phishing, anti-malware, automatic updates, HTTPS scanning, home network security scanner, DeepScreen, etc. The program is available for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and Android platforms.
Is It a Virus?
Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read the following to decide for yourself whether aswidsagenta.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should delete or a file that belongs to the Windows operating system or a trusted application.
Aswidsagenta.exe is not necessary for the Windows operating system and causes relatively few issues. The default location of it is C:\Program Files with 7,430,992 bytes to 7,538,536 bytes. The exact file location is C:\Program Files\AVG\Antivirus.
The process runs as service aswbIDSAgent. The service provides Identity Protection Against Cyber Crime. There is no information about the author of the file. The program is not visible. Aswidsagenta.exe is certified by a trustworthy company. Aswidsagenta.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 21% dangerous.
Some malware masquerades aswidsagenta.exe, especially when they are located in the C: \ Windows or C: \ Windows \ System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the aswidsagenta.exe process on your PC to see if there is a threat.
Should You Remove Aswidsagenta.exe?
Since the aswidsagenta.exe process is likely to be part of Avast antivirus software, it is not necessary to remove it unless there is a reasonable reason to suspect that the process may cause problems.
For example, if you don’t remember ever installing Avast, or if you also receive suspicious pop-ups, in this case, this is most likely malware.
If you decide to remove it regardless of whether you are using Avast, the program will begin to throw a warning that behavior protection is disabled. Therefore, it’s recommended to repair it, especially if it’s driving your CPU all the way to 100%.
Following are common errors that you might see on your Windows system:
Aswidsagenta.exe file is missing
Aswidsagenta.exe not found
Aswidsagenta.exe failed to load
What to Do If It Is a Virus?
Method 1: Repair Avast
What should you do if aswidsagenta.exe is a virus? The first solution is to repair the Avast antivirus program. Now, I will show you the detailed solution.
Step 1: Launch Avast
Click the Avast icon in the system tray or click the shortcut of Avast on the desktop to launch it.
Step 2: Start to Repair Avast
- After entering its main interface, click the Menu button on the right corner to continue.
- Then click Settings.
- Go to the Troubleshooting tab and then click REPAIR APP to continue.
The repairing process will take some time and you need to wait patiently. After repairing, reboot the Avast antivirus program and check whether the issue of Aswidsagenta.exe is solved. If this solution is not effective enough, try the following solution.
Method 2: Remove Aswidsagenta.exe
Then, I will introduce how to remove aswidsagenta.exe. Here are the steps:
Step 1: Open the Run window by pressing the Windows key + R key at the same time. Then
type control panel and click OK to open the Control Panel application.
Step 2: Find the Programs and Features section and click it.
Step 3: Then navigate to aswidsagenta.exe, and right-click it to select Uninstall/Change.
Then you need to follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall it.
Final Words
To sum up, you have learned what aswidsagenta.exe is and how to determine if it is a virus from this post. In addition, you have got the methods to remove it if it is a virus.
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Having been an editor at MiniTool since graduating college as an English major, Daisy specializes in writing about data backups, disk cloning, and file syncing as well as general computer knowledge and issues. In her free time, Daisy enjoys running and going with friends to the amusement park.