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1045 users ask for this file. 7 users rated it as not dangerous. 2 users rated it as not so dangerous. 4 users rated it as neutral. 1 user rated it as dangerous. 2 users didn't rate it ("don't know").

All comments about astsrv.exe: Software licensing service for Alien Skin Adobe Photoshop plugins, needed for on-line activation  See also: Link   Dogmeat Activation licensing scheme used in some new plugins such as AlienSkin products Bokeh / Blow Up 2.0+ . Is necessary for these plugins to function correctly.  See also: Link   Alex L. ASTSRV.EXE installs with a Photoshop plug in named AlienSkin-Bokeh. The service can be enabled/disabled in the XP Controll Pan.  See also: Link   Fred H The digital signature under its properties says its from Nitro PDF   645 It belongs to the Nalpeiron Licensing Service   bcd3m0n Part of the Nitro PDF Professional 6 installation package.  See also: Link   Pmiddy It is NOT dangerous at all, it's a licensing component for software  See also: Link   Jon Gillespie-Brown Needed for Photoshop Plugins   Phillip Meister Part of Nalpeiron Licensing Service - no danger at all   chris101010 You need it for Visual Link Spanish to work so do not disable the service or you won't be able to run the program.   frank Installed with MetaStock   MJR Installed as part of Goverlan v6   4cAtS Mine is for OnOne Plug-ins for Photoshop, and is Nalpeiron Licensing Service, called AST in Windows XP services, and should be enabled for those Plug-ins to work.   If you know more about astsrv.exe, share your knowledge and help other users. Security Rating:  --- don't know ---  1 (not dangerous)  2  3 (neutral)  4  5 (dangerous) What do you know about this file: Link for more details: Your Name:

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