sndmon.exe
sndmon.exe known as Symantec Net Driver Monitor sndmon, has the following information and may help up understand this process better.
sndmon.exe - Here is the scoop on Symantec Net Driver Monitor as it pertains to computer network security. The big question: what is sndmon.exe and is it spyware, a trojan and if so, how do I get rid of Symantec Net Driver Monitor?
sndmon.exe (Symantec Net Driver Monitor) - Details
The sndmon.exe process will periodically check your virus scanning softwares definitions against a database on the internet and automatically download and install any updates. The sndmon.exe process will ensure that your definitions are always the latest. If you stop this process your virus software may go out of date, and thus won't be able to protect your computer as effectively.
sndmon.exe is an application that does NOT appear to be a security risk
The Process Server database currently registers sndmon.exe to Symantec.
This is part of Symantec Antivirus.
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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 Symantec Net Driver Monitor. Always verify your results just to play it safe.
SNDMON.EXE - Disclaimer
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