Avgnsx.exe is the process file for AVG Internet Security, a system protection software that scans the computer for adware, spyware, and known virus programs. AVG, an acronym for Anti-Virus Guard, has an online Shield Service, the program combination of anti-virus application and Internet security for Windows-based computers. It is a complete collection of programs that brings together all AVG features such as Anti-Virus, LinkScanner, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Rootkit, Security Toolbar, Web Shield, Firewall, Identity Protection, Anti-Spam, and System Tools protection. AVG Internet Security provides real-time protection in online surfing, banking, shopping, and social networking. With worry-free downloading and an enhanced firewall, AVG is one of the leading scanning speeds in the market. The AVG's Community Protection Network releases the latest threat information and online community which ensure high-end protection. AVG's Protective Cloud Technology functions as an early warning against new threats. AVG’s comprehensive, real-time protection saves the machine against malware, identity theft, spyware, and poisoned web pages.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. avgnsx.exe. is used by AVG Internet Security, If you shut down avgnsx.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop avgnsx.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is AVG Internet Security, 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.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed avgnsx.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as AVG Internet Security, 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if avgnsx.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 avgnsx.exe, belongs to, in this case AVG Internet Security