FAQ

System Tools refer to tools offering a detailed summary of the AVG 8.5 Internet Security environment.

The component displays an overview of:

• Running processes
• Active network connections
• Applications launched at operating system start up
• Browser Extensions
• LSP (Layered Service Provider)

Specific overviews can also be edited but this is only recommended for highly experienced users!

The Processes dialog contains a list of processes (i.e. running applications) that are currently active on your computer.

The Network Connections dialog contains a list of currently active connections.

The Autostart dialog shows a list of all applications that are executed during Windows system start-up. Very often, several malware applications add themselves automatically to the start-up registry entry.

The Browser Extensions dialog contains a list of plug-ins (i.e. applications) that are installed inside your Internet browser. This list may contain regular application plug-ins as well as potential malware programs.

The LSP Viewer dialog shows a list of Layered Service Providers (LSP).
A Layered Service Provider (LSP) is a system driver linked into the networking services of the Windows operating system. It has access to all data entering and leaving the computer, including the ability to modify this data. Some LSPs are necessary to allow Windows to connect you to other computers, including the Internet. However, certain malware applications may also install themselves as an LSP, thus having access to all data your computer transmits. Therefore, this review may help you to check all possible LSP threats.