This is a correction to my previous Post where I mentioned incorrectly an
'ave.exe' file.

I'm having problems with increasing frequency that seem to be related to the
'avp.exe' file. Can anyone tell me how to fix that?

Bob V <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>This is a correction to my previous Post where I mentioned incorrectly an
>'ave.exe' file.
>
>I'm having problems with increasing frequency that seem to be related to the
>'avp.exe' file. Can anyone tell me how to fix that?

As I just mentioned in your FIRST thread (which you should have stayed
with) that file is part of Kaspersky Internet Security Suite.

Did you recently uninstall that product?

....and likewise, I'm reposting what I wrote in the other thread...

avp.exe belongs to your Kaspersky Internet Security suite - and although I do not
personally have installed - I suspect that avp.exe is the resident shield part of the
program.

That is; the part of the Kaspersky program that scans for threats in "Real-time".

Some AV suites use more system resources than do others, I recommend looking around
for some new AV software for when your licence runs out on Kaspersky...

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)




"Bob V" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:F7DE5DDA-04AF-4B81-83B7-(E-Mail Removed)...
> This is a correction to my previous Post where I mentioned incorrectly an
> 'ave.exe' file.
>
> I'm having problems with increasing frequency that seem to be related to the
> 'avp.exe' file. Can anyone tell me how to fix that?

"Opinicus" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>"Bob V" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote
>
>> I'm having problems with increasing frequency that seem to be related to
>> the
>> 'avp.exe' file. Can anyone tell me how to fix that?
>
>How about saying what kind of problems. Maybe then someone can tell you how
>to fix them.

The bozo stated those problems in another thread and thinks everyone
can remember it.

On Sat, 8 Aug 2009 19:16:01 -0700, Bob V
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> This is a correction to my previous Post where I mentioned incorrectly an
> 'ave.exe' file.
>
> I'm having problems with increasing frequency that seem to be related to the
> 'avp.exe' file. Can anyone tell me how to fix that?



Please, if you want to correct a previous post, do it by *replying* to
that post, not by starting a new thread. That keeps the two tied
together, not separating them as you've done here.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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Sorry about confusing the Posts & Threads. I just thought that it would be
better to get the corrected file name on the Subject line. I'll know next
time.

The problems I have include slow downs &/or freeze ups in programs like MS
Word, MS Outlook, Windows Explorer & Internet Explorer. Sometimes I can't
even close the programs. When I do, I find I can't get to Start\Restart.
Sometimes I get a message box that says words like ".. the file avp.exe is
not responding (or not functioning)".
I have to hold down the Off button, then turn on again.

I use The Shield Deluxe 2008 Antivirus program. This is set up to run
continuosly for automatic updates & scanning my mail & files. Also, on start
up, it scans Startup Objects. I note that The Shield uses avp.exe & Kaspersky
files.

Also, I use Registry Mechanic to keep the Registry clean.

I note from a MS KB article that AVP input files might conflict with the MS
Metadirectory Services (MMS) XML and File Toolkit Wizard. But that is far too
technical for me.

I have not uninstalled, reinstalled or installed any programs for a long
time, nor changed any Settings.

So what is my next step?


"Bob V" wrote:

> This is a correction to my previous Post where I mentioned incorrectly an
> 'ave.exe' file.
>
> I'm having problems with increasing frequency that seem to be related to the
> 'avp.exe' file. Can anyone tell me how to fix that?

> Also, I use Registry Mechanic to keep the Registry clean.

Uh-oh... If you think your Registry needs to be "cleaned" or "repaired,"
read http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw your own conclusions.


Bob V wrote:
> Sorry about confusing the Posts & Threads. I just thought that it would be
> better to get the corrected file name on the Subject line. I'll know next
> time.
>
> The problems I have include slow downs &/or freeze ups in programs like MS
> Word, MS Outlook, Windows Explorer & Internet Explorer. Sometimes I can't
> even close the programs. When I do, I find I can't get to Start\Restart.
> Sometimes I get a message box that says words like ".. the file avp.exe is
> not responding (or not functioning)".
> I have to hold down the Off button, then turn on again.
>
> I use The Shield Deluxe 2008 Antivirus program. This is set up to run
> continuosly for automatic updates & scanning my mail & files. Also, on
> start
> up, it scans Startup Objects. I note that The Shield uses avp.exe &
> Kaspersky files.
>
>
> I note from a MS KB article that AVP input files might conflict with the
> MS
> Metadirectory Services (MMS) XML and File Toolkit Wizard. But that is far
> too technical for me.
>
> I have not uninstalled, reinstalled or installed any programs for a long
> time, nor changed any Settings.
>
> So what is my next step?
>
>
> "Bob V" wrote:
>
>> This is a correction to my previous Post where I mentioned incorrectly an
>> 'ave.exe' file.
>>
>> I'm having problems with increasing frequency that seem to be related to
>> the 'avp.exe' file. Can anyone tell me how to fix that?

Bob V <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Also, I use Registry Mechanic to keep the Registry clean.

UNINSTALL that NOW and don't look back.

On Sun, 9 Aug 2009 09:14:01 -0700, Bob V
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:


> Also, I use Registry Mechanic to keep the Registry clean.


A very bad thing to do.

Registry cleaning programs are *all* snake oil. Cleaning of the
registry isn't needed and is dangerous. Leave the registry alone and
don't use any registry cleaner. Despite what many people think, and
what vendors of registry cleaning software try to convince you of,
having unused registry entries doesn't really hurt you.

The risk of a serious problem caused by a registry cleaner erroneously
removing an entry you need is far greater than any potential benefit
it may have.

Read http://www.edbott.com/weblog/archives/000643.html

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
Please Reply to the Newsgroup

Bob V wrote:
> Sorry about confusing the Posts & Threads. I just thought that it
> would be better to get the corrected file name on the Subject line.
> I'll know next time.

> The problems I have include slow downs &/or freeze ups in programs
> like MS Word, MS Outlook, Windows Explorer & Internet Explorer.
> Sometimes I can't even close the programs. When I do, I find I can't
> get to Start\Restart.

You might have malware in your system. That needs to be ruled out. See
this page for pointers:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...iruses_Malware

> Sometimes I get a message box that says words
> like ".. the file avp.exe is not responding (or not functioning)".

In the event you don't have malware, I would imagine you are having
problems with whatever program that calls on avp.exe. Your best bet is
to get support from the makers of that program. If they cannot resolve
your problem, you should cut your losses and uninstall that problematic
program.

> I have to hold down the Off button, then turn on again.

That's not good. Sometimes that lead to much bigger problems (e.g., the
inability to boot).

> I use The Shield Deluxe 2008 Antivirus program. This is set up to run
> continuosly for automatic updates & scanning my mail & files. Also,
> on start up, it scans Startup Objects. I note that The Shield uses
> avp.exe & Kaspersky files.

Then contact them for support. Again, if they can't address this issue,
you will most likely be better off uninstalling this program.

> Also, I use Registry Mechanic to keep the Registry clean.

Not a good move for reasons mentioned in other replies you have surely
seen. Although I doubt it, it's certainly possible that your problem
might be a direct result of removing an important registry key.

> I note from a MS KB article that AVP input files might conflict with
> the MS Metadirectory Services (MMS) XML and File Toolkit Wizard. But
> that is far too technical for me.

Another reason you should uninstall The Shield Deluxe.

> I have not uninstalled, reinstalled or installed any programs for a
> long time, nor changed any Settings.
>
> So what is my next step?

After you have ruled out malware, you might want to uninstall The Shield
Deluxe and then run System Restore to a point before you started
screwing around with the registry. Who knows? You might luck out. Then
uninstall Registry Mechanic. For AV, use NOD32 if you want to pay for a
program. If you want freeware, AVG, Avast, and Avira AntiVir are all
very good. And make sure you also run other antimalware programs:
MalwareBytes' AntiMalware and SUPERAntiSpyware are both free and
effective. Make sure your Windows Firewall is running, too.

I would also make sure your hard drive didn't slip from DMA to PIO mode.

It is important to provide us with information such as:

- Make/Model/Number of your PC

- Flavor of XP (Home, Pro, or MCE)

- SP level

- Size of hard drive and amount of free space

- Amount of RAM

- Relevant history, such as how long have you had this problem and do
you recall anything significant that happened around that time?

Final question: Do you have an XP installation CD?