The npfmntor.exe file is deployed as one of the executable component processes of the Norton AntiVirus software, which is an application classified as a system security program from Symantec that is integrated with a set of features for monitoring and protecting the system against Internet threats, spyware components, hacker attacks, Trojans, viruses, worms and other malware programs. The npfmntor.exe file is specifically implemented as one of the components of the Norton AntiVirus Firewall Install Monitor module, which is an application that is built into the Norton AntiVirus application. Whenever the Norton AntiVirus software needs to initialize the Norton Antivirus Firewall Install Monitor module in order to perform the requested operations of the user, it executes the npfmntor.exe process, which then activates other program files and references required modular system components and other application-specific modules. The npfmntor.exe process does these tasks by executing the sequential command lines, application-specific instructions, modular system resource references and program-specific module directives that are stored as its program logic data. The source code of the npfmntor.exe file is encoded with program logic compilation specifications and integrated with data compression standards that are normally implemented into files saved in the EXE format.
How can I stop npfmntor.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. npfmntor.exe. is used by Norton AntiVirus and Norton Antivirus Firewall Install Monitor Module, If you shut down npfmntor.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop npfmntor.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Norton AntiVirus and Norton Antivirus Firewall Install Monitor Module, 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 Norton AntiVirus and Norton Antivirus Firewall Install Monitor Module, 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 npfmntor.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 npfmntor.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if npfmntor.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 npfmntor.exe, belongs to, in this case Norton AntiVirus and Norton Antivirus Firewall Install Monitor Module