What is dvpapi.exe file ?

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

dvpapi.exe descriptions

Dvpapi.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Dvpapi.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program FilesCommon Files”—mostly C:Program Files (x86)Common FilesCommand Software or C:Program Files (x86)Common FilesAuthentiumAntiVirus.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 142,416 bytes (62% of all occurrences), 177,672 bytes, 177,416 bytes or 177,448 bytes.;The application has no file description. The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows system file. It is a Verisign signed file. It is digitally signed. The process can be removed using the Control Panel’s AddRemove programs applet.;Therefore the technical security rating is 18% dangerous, but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;If there are any problems with dvpapi.exe, you can do the following;ask Customer Support to assist you;search for an update on the vendor’s website;safely remove the program using the uninstall program of Authentium AntiVirus or Authentium (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program)