How to remove ISSVC error

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ISSVC.exe file information

The process IS Service belongs to the software Norton Internet Security or Symantec Client Security or UnInstall Envy24 Family Audio or Command & Conquer Red Alert by Symantec Corporation (www.symantec.com).

Description: ISSVC.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ - generally c:\program files\norton internet security\ or C:\Program Files\Norton Personal Firewall\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 83,584 bytes (91% of all occurrence), 83,088 bytes, 79,488 bytes, 78,992 bytes, 87,728 bytes, 79,536 bytes.
The program has no visible window. The file is a Verisign signed file. File ISSVC.exe is digitally signed. ISSVC.exe is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 19% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"ISSVC" must run at start up. Part of Norton Internet Security Suite

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as ISSVC.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the ISSVC.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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User Comments

Part of Norton, may require setting options within Norton to NOT have it block your own access to the Internet - firewall setting are by default OVER PROTECTIVE!
Peter Blaise

Its in system32 and Norton Internet Security does not recognise it, so it can't be a Norton file!
eagleye3

norton security exe

ISSVC.exe is a part of Norton Internet Security Suite and is a vital process for informing you about the latest Internet-bound security threats. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
Ema Nymton

totaly safe mainpart of norton internett scurity! LEAVE IT running to be safe!
JuzTo (further information)

Norton Symantc something or other. I trust norton
Gregg

Simply added when NIS is installed.
notparanoid

It is not allowing me to access internet server I chose; be aware that a rating of five is dangerous here!
Jane

Part of Symantec Norton Internet Security suite
Georg (further information)

Summary: 9 users think ISSVC.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think ISSVC.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade ISSVC.exe ("not sure about it").

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