Avp.exe - what is it?

If you take a look at the Task Manager, the file avp.exe stands out with its very high load. We'll tell you what's behind it.

Avp.exe: Kaspersky virus protection file

• The EXE file is one of Kaspersky's anti-virus programs. It is responsible for the permanent monitoring of the computer. This scans your system for viruses in the background and fights them in an emergency.
• The CPU usage is only very high when Kaspersky updates or scans the computer. This then slows down the speed of your computer.
• If the file slows down the system after a restart, it is recommended to uninstall the program and then reinstall it. You can find out how to uninstall a program in this practical tip. With the free "Kaspersky Lab Products Remover" program, the Kaspersky antivirus system is even easier to uninstall.
• With older versions of Kaspersky, it is also possible that you have installed a new version of the software in the past without uninstalling it. If you find two versions of the program on your computer, uninstall both and reinstall the latest one.

If you are looking for alternative virus protection, you should take a look at our test. Here we put 24 antivirus programs for Windows 7 to the test. Here you get to a corresponding test with 26 virus scanners for Windows 8.