The executable myagtsvc.exe is related to McAfee Antivirus suite, specifically AV software for business use. The process that is launched with the file is known as McAfee Managed Services Agent. The application is used for updating virus definitions. As per customers’ reports, the specific antivirus software, McAfee Managed VirusScan, that the file is associated with, seems to be off the market already. Default file location is C:\Program Files\McAfee\Managed VirusScan\Agent\myagtsvc.exe. Its average file size is 282,824 bytes; and its average RAM utilization is 7 MB. It is not considered as a CPU-heavy file, even while running as a background service, and while actively searching for updates. There are no other relevant data available regarding the file. At any rate, the file has not been detected as a virus carrier; it also has not been linked to any malicious software; neither has the file been detected as manifesting suspicious behavior on the computer. Overall, it is considered as a harmless file that is essential for keeping your Managed AV updated.
How can I stop myagtsvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. myagtsvc.exe. is used by McAfee Managed Services Agent, If you shut down myagtsvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop myagtsvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is McAfee Managed Services Agent, 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 McAfee Managed Services Agent, 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 myagtsvc.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 myagtsvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if myagtsvc.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 myagtsvc.exe, belongs to, in this case McAfee Managed Services Agent