The file called avwsc.exe is a process which is also called WSC Helper Tool that literally belongs to the Avira Anti virus Personal Free. The software is owned and developed by the Avira GmbH & Co. KG. This software is an anti virus software the keep the Personal Computer (OS) of the user safe from other malicious software that destroys the data and as well as the Operating System (OS) of the user. The software also keeps the PC safe from any identity for stealing because it notifies the user about the installed application. The file can be usually found in the C:\Program Files and has the file size of 208,592 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive. However the size of the file may have to change on various operating systems used such as Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The user may remove the process by totally removing the entire software in which the file is bundled with. The software can be removed by the use of the Add/Remove programs located in the Control Panel of the Microsoft Window Operating System.
How can I stop avwsc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. avwsc.exe. is used by Avira, If you shut down avwsc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop avwsc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Avira, 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.
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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 Avira, 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 avwsc.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 avwsc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if avwsc.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 avwsc.exe, belongs to, in this case Avira