Associated Program:
Norton AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus NAV Shell Ext Module
Programm Category:
Security Software
What is navshext.dll
The navshext.dll file is a modular program component of the Norton AntiVirus program, which is an application that is classified as a system security tool with a set of integrated features for monitoring and protecting Windows-based systems against data security and system stability threats like spyware programs, Trojans, worms, viruses and other malicious applications. Also known as the Norton AntiVirus NAV Shell Ext module, the navshext.dll file is referenced by the Norton AntiVirus program during application startup and runtime, in order to load the Norton AntiVirus NAV Shell Ext module unto the Norton AntiVirus software and implement its integrated features into the system. The navshext.dll module is specifically deployed as the main modular component of the Norton AntiVirus NAV Shell Ext module.
How can I stop navshext.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. navshext.dll. is used by Norton AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus NAV Shell Ext Module, If you shut down navshext.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop navshext.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Norton AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus NAV Shell Ext 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.
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 Norton AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus NAV Shell Ext 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 navshext.dll 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 navshext.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if navshext.dll. 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 navshext.dll, belongs to, in this case Norton AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus NAV Shell Ext Module