What is avk.exe file ?

In some case avk.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the AVK.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 avk.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.

avk.exe descriptions

AVK.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The AVK.exe file is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)” (in most cases C:Program Files (x86)G DataInternetSecurityAVK).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 510,952 bytes (25% of all occurrences), 342,008 bytes, 565,384 bytes or 425,592 bytes.;The program has no visible window. It is digitally signed. AVK.exe is not a Windows core file.;AVK.exe is able to monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 26% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;The software vendor offers the option to turn to the software developer, Gdata, for advice or uninstall the software G DATA INTERNET SECURITY or G Data InternetSecurity 2011 using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program).