The executable process file, avgamsvr.exe, is known as AVG Alert Manager that belongs to Grisoft Internet Security Suite, part of the software AVG Anti-Virus System, AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus System, AVG Anti-Virus System, AVG7 Alert Manager Server or actualtests.com (version 70-290) as developed by GRISOFT, s.r.o.. It is also identified as AVG E-Mail Scanner that belongs to AVG Anti-Virus Systems, Acoustica Effects Pack or AVG Internet Security by AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. or GRISOFT s.r.o.. The process file is regarded to be vital for the safe and secure function of the computer since it protects from Trojans, viruses, worms and spyware, thus stabilizes the execution of the computer. It does not feature a visible window thus, can hide itself and monitor applications, nor is it considered as a Windows system file. It is located in the subfolder C:\Program File or sometimes in C:\ or C:\Program files\grisoft\avg free and is found in Program File\GRISOFT\AVG?\avgamsvr.exe folder. On Windows 7/XP, it has a file size of 336,896 bytes on 38% of all occurrences, 418,816 bytes and 16 other variants. In functionality, since the process file protects against viruses, it is able to prevent external programs to be installed the PC via the Internet. It also functions as a launcher of the application, Grisoft Internet Security Suite.
How can I stop avgamsvr.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. avgamsvr.exe. is used by AVG Alert Manager, If you shut down avgamsvr.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop avgamsvr.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is AVG Alert Manager, 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 AVG Alert Manager, 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 avgamsvr.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 avgamsvr.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if avgamsvr.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 avgamsvr.exe, belongs to, in this case AVG Alert Manager