What is avfwsvc.exe file ?

In some case avfwsvc.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the avfwsvc.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with avfwsvc.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

avfwsvc.exe descriptions

Avfwsvc.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The avfwsvc.exe file is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)” (mainly C:Program Files (x86)AviraAntiVir Desktop).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 567,464 bytes (20% of all occurrences), 657,120 bytes and 7 more variants.;The process is a service, and the service name is AntiVirFirewallService: Bietet permanenten Schutz vor Netzwerkangriffe.;The program is not visible. Avfwsvc.exe is not a Windows core file. The file is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature.;Avfwsvc.exe is able to monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 34% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;If you have any problems with avfwsvc.exe, you can also do the following;1) uninstall Avira Internet Security or Avira Internet Security 2012 software via Windows Control Panel/ Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7);2) go to the support area of the Avira website;3) make sure that you have installed the latest version.