Should I remove Avast Business Security?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
10% remove it90% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #18,894
United States Rank #16,141
Reach 0.0122%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 22.04 days
434.99 days >
Average installed length: 228.56 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 18.4.2534 |
0.42% |
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| 18.2.2530 |
4.58% |
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| 18.1.2529 |
0.83% |
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| 17.9.2528 |
2.08% |
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| 17.8.2527 |
0.83% |
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| 17.4.2520 |
4.58% |
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| 17.2.2517 |
7.92% |
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| 12.3.2515 |
10.83% |
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| 12.1.2512 |
3.75% |
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| 11.2.2511 |
5.00% |
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| 11.1.2510 |
7.08% |
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| 10.4.2509 |
2.92% |
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| 10.3.2508 |
4.58% |
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| 10.3.2507 |
1.25% |
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| 10.3.2505 |
0.42% |
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| 10.2.2505 |
19.17% |
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| 10.0.2504 |
22.92% |
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| 10.0.2503 |
0.83% |
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Avast Business Security
Overview
Avast Business Security is a software program developed by AVAST Software. The most common release is 10.0.2504, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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 avastui.exe. The setup package generally installs about 93 files and is usually about 821.8 MB (861,720,903 bytes). The installed file AvastEmUpdate.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. 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 51% of users of Avast Business Security come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.avast.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\Setup\Instup.exe /control_panel /instoC:uninstall
Estimated size: 821.8 MB
Files installed by Avast Business Security
| Program executable: | avastui.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\avast software\avast\avastui.exe |
| MD5: | e1bf12968153e31a5b5479e010f04841 |
Additional files:
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aswResourceLib.dll - avast! Antivirus (Resources)
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aavm4h.dll - Avast Antivirus (avast! Asynchronous Virus Monitor (AAVM))
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aavmrpch.dll - avast! AAVM Remote Procedure Call Library
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AavmRpch64.dll
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afwCore.dll - Avast Firewall Core library
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afwCoreClient.dll - Avast Firewall Core Client library
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afwcoreserv.dll - avast! Firewall Server library
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afwGeoIP.dll - Avast GeoIP library
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afwRpc.dll - Avast firewall Rpc
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afwServ.exe - Avast firewall service
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AhAScr.dll - avast! Script Blocking library for Windows Scripting Interface
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AhResIdp.dll - Avast Behavior Shield AAVM Provider Library
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AhResMai.dll - avast! e-Mail Scanner AAVM Provider Library
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ahResSecDns.dll - SecureDNS
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AhResSpm.dll - Avast Spam Shield AAVM Provider Library
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AhResStd.dll - avast! Standard Shield AAVM Provider Library
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AhResWS.dll - avast! HTTP Scanner AAVM Provider Library
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AhResWS2.dll - Web Shield Provider
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ashbase.dll - Basic Functionality Module
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ashCmd.exe - avast! Command line
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ashMaiSv.dll - avast! e-Mail Scanner Service
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ashQuick.exe - avast! Virus scanner
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ashserv.dll - avast! antivirus service
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ashShA64.dll - avast! Shell Extension
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ashShell.dll
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ashtask.dll - Task Handling Module
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ashtaskex.dll - avast! TaskEx library
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ashUpd.exe - avast! Antivirus updater
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ashWebSv.dll - avast! Web Scanner
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ashWsFtr.dll - avast! Web Shield Filter Module
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asOutExt.dll - AsOutExt Module
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asOutExt64.dll
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aswAMSI.dll - Avast AMSI COM object
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aswAux.dll - avast! Auxiliary Library
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aswBrowser.dll - Avast SafeZone Browser Library
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aswChLic.exe - aswChLic component
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aswCmnBS.dll - Common functions
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aswCmnIS.dll - Antivirus independent functions
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aswCmnOS.dll - Antivirus HW dependent library
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aswCommChannel.dll - Communication Channels
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aswdata.dll - avast! UI Layer library
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aswDld.dll - aswDld Dynamic Link Library
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aswDnsCache.dll - avast! Property Storage library
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aswEngLdr.dll - Antivirus engine loader
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aswIP.dll - AvastIP Dynamic Link Library
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aswJsFlt.dll - avast! Script Blocking filter library
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aswJsFlt64.dll
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aswLog.dll - avast! Log library
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aswLSRun.dll - avast! LAN scanner wrapper
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aswproperty.dll
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aswProperty64.dll
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aswRemoteCache.dll - RemoteCache
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aswRunDll.exe - Avast Antivirus Installer
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aswRvrt.dll - avast! aswRvrt support library
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aswSecDns.dll - Avast! SecureDNS engine
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aswSpam.dll - Avast Spam library
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aswSqLt.dll - avast! SQLite library
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aswstreamfilter.dll - Stream Filter
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aswStrm.dll - avast! Streaming Update library
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aswUtil.dll - avast! Utility library
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- ashShell.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'avast' with a class of {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24}.
- ashShA64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'avast' with a class of {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24}.
Scheduled Task
- AvastEmUpdate.exe is scheduled as a task named 'avast! Emergency Update' (runs daily at 01:31).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- AvastEmUpdate.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named avast! Emergency Update.
Service
- afwServ.exe runs as a service named 'Avast Firewall Service' (avast! Firewall) "Implements main functionality for avast! Firewall".
Startup File (All Users Run Once)
- aswRunDll.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name '20160808' which loads as "C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswRunDll.exe" "C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\ce37b9ec-46d5-4616-a3c6-0e1e43f6c52c\e0887ae8-107e-43fa-a27a-5761e83661b3.dll",_stage2@16.
How do I remove Avast Business Security?
You can uninstall Avast Business Security from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program Avast Business Security, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Avast Business Security.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 60%
Win Vista (SP1) 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
60.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
35.42% |
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| Windows XP |
3.33% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.25% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
20.00% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
18.75% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
17.92% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
10.42% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.92% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
6.25% |
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Geography
51.16% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
51.16% |
| Germany |
6.27% |
| Italy |
5.61% |
| United Kingdom |
5.61% |
| France |
3.96% |
| Spain |
2.31% |
| Czech Republic |
1.98% |
| Brazil |
1.65% |
| Sweden |
1.65% |
| South Africa |
1.32% |
| Australia |
1.32% |
| Romania |
1.32% |
| Korea |
0.99% |
| BN |
0.99% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
29.94% |
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| Dell |
26.35% |
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| ASUS |
14.37% |
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| Acer |
11.38% |
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| Lenovo |
7.78% |
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| Samsung |
4.79% |
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| Intel |
1.80% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.80% |
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| Toshiba |
1.80% |
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Common models |
| HP HP Notebook |
4.27% |
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| HP Z230 SFF Workstation |
3.42% |
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| ASUS All Series |
2.56% |
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| LENOVO 20351 |
2.56% |
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| ASUSTeK X553MA |
1.71% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 100eu |
1.71% |
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About AVAST Software
avast! antivirus software provides PC virus protection.
Publisher URL: www.avast.com