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alg.exe file information

The process Application Layer Gateway Service belongs to the software Microsoft® Windows® Operating System or Microsoft? Windows? Operating System or MicrosoftR WindowsR Operating System or Application Layer Gateway Service or alg.exe or Microsoft¢ç Windows¢ç Operating System or Servicio de puerta de enlace de capa de aplicación or Services or Java 2 Runtime Environment by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com) or MS.

Description: alg.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 44544 bytes (93% of all occurrence), 41984 bytes, 40960 bytes, 45056 bytes, 43520 bytes, 153088 bytes, 88576 bytes, 222172 bytes, 58880 bytes, 48128 bytes, 89088 bytes, 46080 bytes, 55296 bytes, 45568 bytes.
It is a Windows core system file. The program is not visible. The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. alg.exe is able to connect to Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 9% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If alg.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 87% dangerous. File size is 147456 bytes (42% of all occurrence), 59904 bytes, 86016 bytes. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program has no visible window. alg.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The file is not a Windows system file. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. alg.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications, record inputs.

If alg.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 100% dangerous. File size is 405504 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 470528 bytes. There is no file information. The program has no visible window. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. File alg.exe is not a Windows system file. The file is able to record keyboard inputs. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). alg.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, manipulate other programs, monitor applications.

If alg.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 72% dangerous. File size is 11776 bytes.

If alg.exe is located in C:\ then the security rating is 56% dangerous. File size is 1308 bytes.

If alg.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 74% dangerous. File size is 218112 bytes.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as alg.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the alg.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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i always end this process as it i find it annoying in task manager and i still have internet connectivity this websites definition is wrong!
  mattie_boi  

The file is needed for you to access the internet. It's pretty harmless.
  Vivi  

On a windows XP system, the worm msrv32.exe hides itself within WINDOWS\System32\ and hijacks your internet. It creates a service by the name of 'Application Layer Gateway' and can easily be mistaken for this legit service. (Explanation: Its missing the word 'Service' in the description name.)
  James  

I use Intel Pro/Set Wireless for a wireless connection, and without this process running, I lose all internet.
  OhSoCareful  

this process is required for the 3rd party firewall.
  Anuj  

Not dangerous, required for firewalls like noro
   

ALG is a service which can be disabled in the Services.msc but if u dont have a firewall don't try it, it will hamper in the way of ur explorer
  dragon4  

many new ms aplications (IE7 / Messenger Live) require alg runing and not blocked by firewalls in ICS or under routers connections
  emprear  

Alg.exe becomes active when your Windows firewall is turned on
  Michael  

Ist der Windows Firewall
  Draztten  

Stellt Programmen eine Internetverbindung zur Verfügung, die sonst z.B. durch eine Firewall geblockt würden.
  fred  

When I end alg.exe, it seems to effect my AVG E-Mail Scanner, why is this? AM I correct, or is there another problem?
  Pierce  

It's part of windows inbuild firewall, in XP if you are not using the windows firewall you can kill this safely will no ill effects and the net connectivity will still work (at least mine does). Can sometimes be a big target for trojan replacement files, malware and spyware too. Best to protect with a 3rd party fairewall and kill windows firewall and this process.
  Sev  

Using internet connection
  Vijay Masih  

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