defwatch.exe
defwatch.exe known as Norton Definition Watch defwatch, has the following information and may help up understand this process better.
defwatch.exe - Here is the scoop on Norton Definition Watch as it pertains to computer network security. The big question: what is defwatch.exe and is it spyware, a trojan and if so, how do I get rid of Norton Definition Watch?
defwatch.exe (Norton Definition Watch) - Details
The defwatch.exe process will check the virus definitions for Norton Antivirus to ensure that they are up to date. If it finds that they are out of date, it will start a process to download and install the latest definitions from the Symantec web site. If you have Norton antivirus configured to automatically download the latest definitions you can terminate this process.
defwatch.exe is an application that does NOT appear to be a security risk
The Process Server database currently registers defwatch.exe to Symantec.
This is part of Norton antivirus.
defwatch.exe is related to advchk.exe, poproxy.exe, ccapp.exe, ccevtmgr.exe, cfgwiz.exe, iamapp.exe, icepack.exe, lao.exe, n32userl.dll, navapw32.exe, navw32.exe, ndetect.exe, nmain.exe, npscheck.exe, npssvc.exe, opscan.exe, rnav.exe, rtvscan.exe, rtvscn95.exe, savscan.exe, sbserv.exe, scanexplicit.exe, symstore.dll, vptray.exe, alunotify.exe, atrack.exe, cctrust.dll, navapsvc.exe, savroam.exe, sndmon.exe, usrprmpt.exe,
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The Process Server database is updated often, but inaccuracies may still exist, often caused by viruses named after valid files such as Norton Definition Watch. Always verify your results just to play it safe.
DEFWATCH.EXE - Disclaimer
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