Should I remove Avetix Antivirus?

Versions

Version	Distribution
5.0.165	12.00%
5.0.164	16.00%
5.0.162	4.00%
5.0.160	48.00%
5.0.0	16.00%

from Avetix S.r.l

Remove Avetix Antivirus

Avetix Antivirus is a software program developed by Avetix S.r.l. The most common release is 5.0.160, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named avagent.sys. The setup package generally installs about 42 files and is usually about 64.43 MB (67,554,751 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 50% of users of Avetix Antivirus come from Italy, it is also popular in United Kingdom and the United States.

URL: www.avetix.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Avetix

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Avetix\uninst.exe

Estimated size: 64.43 MB

1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
• Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
2. When you find the program Avetix Antivirus, click it, and then do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
• Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Avetix Antivirus.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 80% Win 7 (SP1) 20%

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 27% Keep it 73%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

Italy	50.00%
United Kingdom	17.86%
United States	14.29%
Turkey	7.14%
Kazakstan	3.57%
Switzerland	3.57%
Poland	3.57%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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