cvpnd.exe is part of the Cisco VPN Client and also Cisco Easy VPN. It is also part of the Cisco ASA 5500 series appliances. It allows the user to establish an encrypted or non-encrypted connection to any remote server by allowing reception and implementation of security policies on a VPN tunnel from the Central VPN server. 

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Users Opinions

661 users ask for this file. 29 users rated it as not dangerous. 2 users rated it as not so dangerous. 2 users rated it as neutral. 2 users rated it as dangerous.

All comments about cvpnd.exe: Part of Cisco VPN client software   Peter CISCO VPN Client used for remote to office connectivity.  See also: Link   Amir Gilboa Cisco VPN Client Software   Jason It is the Cisco VPN dialer. It stays memory resident for ease of use.  See also: Link   Jay Point to Point Transport Protocol. Allows tunneling through the Internet w/security. (aka: Virtual Private Network)   Steve Ciscio Client needed for VPN   Dave This is a dangerous trojan horse posing as a vpn client   Paul A. Allows Cisco VPN to make an encrypted connection to a remote computer.   Kelley Cisco VPN Client. If you have Cisco VPN installed for access to office/client networks, you would know. If you know nothing about it, then disable the service in Computer Management, as it could potentially be a trojan horse.   Aussie Ben Cisco VPN Client   Mike Installed with VPN client used to connect to a network remotely (usually for work). Worry only if you don't use/have installed VPN for remote access.   VPN Client from CISCO   Cisco VPN client   Robin DP VPN Client Help: Cisco VPN Daemon (main daemon), which initializes client service and controls messaging process and flow...but I don't know why it must run at windows startup ???   Zoltan K. cvpnd is required for cisco vpn client to be used on your computer   Abhay This file is safe if i is executed from Cisco Systems folder. Required to connect to Cisco VPN.   IT Student Needed by the Cisco VPN Client subsystem to function properly. Removing the file may cause your VPN client to malfunction  See also: Link   FuRaNzU™ Your Cisco VPN client uses this process so you can access your office computer remotely. Not a resource hog, just bothersome.   Daniel trojan trying to write into secure memory segment   Mounty I use Cisco's VPN client, and it only shows up when I activate it, and then only for the period of time between initial login and when autheticated and connected. After that, it goes away. If it displays any other activity, or if you are not using Cisco VVPN CLient - get rid of it FAST.   cnejack Not dangerous. Required for Cisco VPN   Legitimate File provided by Organization for VPN   GaryD Part of Cisco VPN client software   Llyd If you know more about cvpnd.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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