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Process name: Authentium AntiVirus SDK (version - 2) or Authentium

Product: Command AntiVirus for Windows or Command AntiVirus SDK for

Support: Help link ☒   Update link ☒   Uninstall tool ☒  

Company: Command Software Systems (www.commtouch.com) or Authentium (www.authentium.com) or Authentium inc

File: dvpapi.exe


dvpapi.exe comes bundled as part of Command Anti-Malware suite as well as with other third part security suites like Verizon Security suite which in turn uses this facility. It runs as a background process and scans the host for malware depending on behavioral changes and eliminating false positives and streamlining performance.http://www.neuber.com/taskmanager/process/dvpapi.exe.html 

If you want a detailed security rating about your dvpapi.exe (and all other running background processes) read the following user opinions, and download the free trial version of Security Task Manager.

Note: Any malware can be named anything - so you should check where the files of the running processes are located on your disk. If a "non-Microsoft" .exe file is located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder, then there is a high risk for a virus, spyware, trojan or worm infection! Check it out!


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Users Opinions

Average user rating of dvpapi.exe: 4 based on 39 votes. Read also the 40 reviews.

750 users ask for this file. 24 users rated it as not dangerous. 2 users rated it as not so dangerous. 8 users rated it as neutral. 2 users rated it as little bit dangerous. 3 users rated it as dangerous. 5 users didn't rate it ("don't know").


All comments about dvpapi.exe:
rate1 The little proggie that scans to see if your ass is covered by a firewall, virus scanner, and makes sure you've got your microsoft automatic updates. This is part of the security center for windows xp.  
rate1 dont think its dangerous  
rate0 from the link below: SAFE Application/Process Description Below is a basic description of the application/process you have selected. This application is safe to have on your computer. Summary : Command AntiVirus for Windows Component, Company :Command Software Systems, Inc., Description : Command AntiVirus for Windows Component, Threat Level (1-10) : 0, Processes :DVPAPI.EXE  See also: Link   John Doggett
rate1 Anti-Virus for freedom firewall   Zeb
rate3 This file appears to be part of Cox.net security software   Peter C
rate1 command softwares dynamic virus protection engine   grant lawsky
rate1 This is Bundled in with Cox.net security applications. It is apart of cox.net and as trusable as cox.net is.  See also: Link  
rate1 This is antivirus for Freedom program   Nancy
rate2 It is part of the LogiGuard program to monitor surveillance on your pc. This is an optional install not spyware.   Mark H.
rate1 This file is a part of PC Guard an Anti-Virus package  See also: Link   Alan Cain
rate1 Essential for Cox Internet Security Suite   Jake
rate1 Component of Freedom Anti-Virus Suite. Distributed free to users of various Internet providers.  See also: Link  
rate1 came with new antivirus   Tina
rate3 Stoping dvpapi caused ntl netguard to start without antivirus   Granny
rate0 I use cox for highspeed internet. After installing the cox highspeed internet I saw this dvpapi in my system configuration utility, under the services tab.  
rate1 It is part of Windows XP ability to detect third party Antivirus, such as ones from your cable/phone company's internet service. If your third party virus protection is active, basically dvpapi.exe should too. You can still just call your phone/cable company if you still notice anything suspicious about it!   Andrew
rate1 This is antivirus for Freedom program   JR
rate1 part of freedom anitvirus  
rate1 dvpapi.exe is a process belonging to Authentium Antivirus. This process should not be removed to ensure that your system is secure.   SuperUserNT
rate3 Adrew's comment above is spot on.   Austin
rate1 This file started to run on my computer after installing Verizon's security suite  See also: Link   Bob W.
rate0 Dvpapi.exe is also installed when you run an online virus scan from the iolo system mechanic web site ... its kind of strange though that when you run the web site scan it auto configs itself as a local service in your services.msc to always run with your computer ... its possible its a gift but only if it doesnt interfere with your currently installed antivirus(not good having 2 antivirus running because of a high conflict possiblity and wasted system resources).There doesnt seem 2 be enough info about dvpapi 2 find out what it really does or if it conflicts ..look at my link it is unsettling  See also: Link   Leaf
rate4 gives me random popups of spyware removals   yomo
rate5 This program is stopping my actual Anti Virus program from running. I never downloaded Authentium and can not uninstall it, control it, or disable it. Causes my computer to freeze.   lhaddy
rate5 It won't let you delete from your own computer  
rate1 This is part of Verizon's Anti-Virus Suite. They contract Freedom Internet Security Suite. Also known as RadialPoint Security Service. In Fact if you look at the Freedom Software Icon, it is the same one that shows up on your taskbar.  See also: Link   Toraknor
rate1 So not dangerous. The key components on ur pc that should be running is... Nvm im too lazy   Wootcaker
rate3 No idea how my PC got this software . Deleted . Not found in Add/Remove Programs . I am happy with Symantecs and Webroot .   KD
rate3 seems like it might be part of some of the leftovers cleaned a vestige of symantec out could be the same   ABC-ZYX
rate1 Part of virgin media pcguard antivirus and spyware  
rate1 this exe starts on boot up after you have installed MOST ANY third party antivirus software or security suites. That is about all I know of it.   Curly
rate3 AT&T Internet Security Suite uses dvpapi as well.   Snubnose
rate4 after i noticed dvpapi on my task manager i looked it up using my search tool deleted it and my laptop ran faster   marty
rate1 It's part of Bigpond Security   Chris
rate3 it depends on what it does.   sumbody set up us the bomb
rate0 flexnet licensing service  
rate1 Its essential for programs like iolo anti virus to run properly   Tom Barbour
rate0 its a file that gets installed with certain antivirus, it doesnt come with Windows. also to those who think it may be malware check the spelling closely, along with caps,spaces, file extension name etc   Guru
rate1 DVPAPI component is also used by IOLO antivirus program. Iolo antivirus program will not funcion without it   LordJohn
rate1 Exactly what "TB" AND "ssuutb" said. It's a Win sys service or process or whatever the h-e-double toothpick *.exe files that come with Win OS'es do. dvpapi coordinates the windows "system security" center pphhh with whatever security suite (SMP, Norton) you have geezed from your buddy or ripped off. It's dangerous if you find it missing all of a sudden!   Curly

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