An Executable file named pv.exe is a process file from XamPP or MalwareAlarm. This software is to notify the user that the Personal Computer of the User has been infiltrated or Infested by Malware, Spyware, Trojans, Worms or any other viruses the may cause harm on the operating system. This process is not visible and has no user interface whether it be Graphical User Interface (GUI) or the Command Line User Interface (CLI). This process does not belong to the Window core system file. The size of this process is 188,864 bytes, but file size may change depending on the operating system used. Pv.exe is stated to have the ability to monitor other applications and has the ability to record inputs and other activity in the Operating System. The process may be remove if the user will remove the MalwareAlarm or the XAMPP software on which the process is bundled with.
How can I stop pv.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. pv.exe. is used by Malware Alarm Program, If you shut down pv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop pv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Malware Alarm Program, 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 Malware Alarm Program, 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 pv.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 pv.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if pv.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 pv.exe, belongs to, in this case Malware Alarm Program