The css-dvp.sys process is a SYS driver component of the Command Antivirus software, which is a Windows program classified as a system security tool that was initially developed by Authentium before being acquired by Commtouch. The Command Antivirus software is embedded with a set of features for deploying cloud-based malware definition database updates into the Windows-based computer, and for implementing real time threat detection and file scanning functionalities into the system, which can block potentially malicious applications like viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware programs, backdoor rootkits and other malware items. This means the Command Antivirus software can protect the system against possible hacker attacks, data security threats, user privacy risks, system stability issues and data loss or corruption that may be caused by these malicious programs. The css-dvp.sys file is specifically placed in the system upon the installation of the Command Antivirus software as the driver file of the Dynamic Virus Protection application, which is a small built-in program that is responsible for assisting the Command Antivirus software in implementing its real time virus and malware threat detection and system monitoring functionalities into the Windows-based computer.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. css-dvp.sys. is used by Commtouch Command Antivirus and Authentium Command Antivirus and Command Antivirus Dynamic Virus Protection Application, If you shut down css-dvp.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop css-dvp.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Commtouch Command Antivirus and Authentium Command Antivirus and Command Antivirus Dynamic Virus Protection Application, 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 css-dvp.sys

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Commtouch Command Antivirus and Authentium Command Antivirus and Command Antivirus Dynamic Virus Protection Application, 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 css-dvp.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 css-dvp.sys, belongs to, in this case Commtouch Command Antivirus and Authentium Command Antivirus and Command Antivirus Dynamic Virus Protection Application