🛡️ Application Control – NPAV Documentation
Overview
The Application Control feature in NPAV is designed to safeguard critical system processes from unauthorized exclusions or tampering. This layer of protection ensures that essential applications remain monitored and secure, reducing the risk of malware or rogue software bypassing antivirus defenses.
How to Enable the Feature ?
Open NPAV Antivirus.
Click on the Protection tab -> Application Control
You will be Navigated to Settings → Protection tab.
From the Application Protection, Enable the checkbox Enable Application Control.
Features & Options
| Setting | Description | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Application Control | Activates monitoring of vital processes to prevent them from being excluded from antivirus scans. | ✅ Keep this option ON at all times. |
| Removable Drive (link) | Opens configuration options for applying application control to external devices such as USB drives, portable HDDs, or memory cards. | Configure if you frequently use external storage. |
Feature Description
“Use this option to prevent vital processes from being excluded. It is recommended that this option should always be kept ON.”
- Protects essential system services from tampering.
- Blocks malware attempts to disable or exclude processes.
- Ensures continuous monitoring of applications, even if exclusions are attempted.
