Associated Program:
AdwareAlert or AVG Free Edition
Programm Category:
Security Software
What is adwarealert.exe
This type of process is an executable file which is an Advanced Spyware Cleaner designed by AdwareAlert Non-System processes. It functions as an anti-spyware utility file; therefore, this should not be considered as a threat and should be maintained in the computer. Since its purpose is to remove possible spywares, its start-up entry is automatically initiated upon its execution in Windows or a user initiated process. It scans the users’ computer from any harmful bugs and viruses and enables them to function on their most favourable and smooth performance. It also enables easy access to online virus anti-spyware updates to ensure the users of their continuous utilization of a malware-free system in Windows. This is located on the computer’s C:\Program Files folder and has storage size of 8,650,752 bytes 50% of the time with storage variations of 3,334,144 bytes and 5,960,944 bytes.
How can I stop adwarealert.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. adwarealert.exe. is used by AdwareAlert or AVG Free Edition, If you shut down adwarealert.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop adwarealert.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is AdwareAlert or AVG Free Edition, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as AdwareAlert or AVG Free Edition, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is adwarealert.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if adwarealert.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if adwarealert.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that adwarealert.exe, belongs to, in this case AdwareAlert or AVG Free Edition