The avgntmgr.sys file is the process Avira AntivirFile Filter Driver Manager that is developed by H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH and used by the application AntiVir. The file path for this system file is in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. The size for the file is 14,848 bytes. This process file is a driver for Windows. It functions to enable the computer to communicate with devices connected or hardware. It has direct access to internals of hardware, operating systems, etc. The driver can be accessed in the Control Panel under Services. There is no visible window for this application. The file has a digital signature from Avira GmbH with issued certificate by VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer – G2. Automatic startup locations for the process include drivers installed. The Avira AntiVir is a security software that protects your system from threats through features such as Real-Time Protection, Browser Tracking Blocker, AntiAd or Spyware and Website Safety Advisor.
How can I stop avgntmgr.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. avgntmgr.sys. is used by Avira AntiVir, If you shut down avgntmgr.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop avgntmgr.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Avira AntiVir, 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 AntiVir, 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 avgntmgr.sys 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 avgntmgr.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if avgntmgr.sys. 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 avgntmgr.sys, belongs to, in this case Avira AntiVir