User manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- AVG Installation Requirements
- AVG Installation Process
- After Installation
- AVG User Interface
- AVG Components
- My Apps
- AVG Security Toolbar
- AVG Do Not Track
- AVG Advanced Settings
- Firewall Settings
- AVG Scanning
- AVG Updates
- Event History
- FAQ and Technical Support
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6.6.5. LSP Viewer
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.
Under certain circumstances, it is also possible to repair broken LSPs (for example when the file
has been removed but the registry entries remain untouched). A new button for fixing the issue is
displayed once a repairable LSP is discovered.
Control buttons
The control buttons available within the LSP Viewer tab are as follows:
Hide Windows LSP - to include Windows LSP in the list, uncheck this item.
Back - switches you back to the default AVG main dialog (components overview).