What is ASTSRV.EXE?
ASTSRV.EXE is part of Nalpeiron License Management and developed by Nalpeiron Ltd. according to the ASTSRV.EXE version information.
ASTSRV.EXE's description is "Nalpeiron Highend Service"
ASTSRV.EXE is usually located in the 'C:\Windows\System32\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about ASTSRV.EXE.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on ASTSRV.EXE:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Nalpeiron License Management |
| Company name | Nalpeiron Ltd. |
| File description | Nalpeiron Highend Service |
| Internal name | AstSrv build of 2/16/2007 |
| Original filename | AstSrv.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright © 2004 - 2008 |
| Product version | 5, 3, 1, 0 |
| File version | 5, 3, 1, 0 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Nalpeiron License Management |
| Company name | Nalpeiron Ltd. |
| File description | Nalpeiron Highend Service |
| Internal name | AstSrv build of 2/16/2007 |
| Original filename | AstSrv.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright © 2004 - 2008 |
| Product version | 5, 3, 1, 0 |
| File version | 5, 3, 1, 0 |
Digital signatures [?]
ASTSRV.EXE is not signed.
VirusTotal report
None of the 52 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the ASTSRV.EXE file.
Folder name variants
ASTSRV.EXE may also be located in other folders than C:\Windows\System32\. The most common variants are listed below:
- C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
- C:\WINDOWS.3\SYSTEM32\
- C:\WINXP\system32\
- w:\windows\system32\
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 0c83fc56707bf68db04947052a8188b1 |
| SHA256 | 7f91e45b10d434fd4670e0e00e58e0356b9cc25036601e031d45484d8547acbc |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to astsrv.exe:
astsrv.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
astsrv.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
Nalpeiron Highend Service has stopped working.
End Program - astsrv.exe. This program is not responding.
astsrv.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
astsrv.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with ASTSRV.EXE?
To help other users, please let us know what you will do with ASTSRV.EXE:
What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with ASTSRV.EXE. 67% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 180 users.
NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with ASTSRV.EXE.
Malware or legitimate?
If you feel that you need more information to determine if your should keep this file or remove it, please read this guide.
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
Greg Sinclair writes
While looking at the properties of astsrv.exe the Digital Signature list stated, 'NITRO PDF Software contact@nitropro.com 23 June 2009 02:54:51.
There is a lot more information displayed under the 'Details' button, far to much to list at this time.
I had installed a trial version of Nito Pro on 01/08/2009, now uninstalled. I assume this file was left behind at that time
# 8 Aug 2009, 16:26
Richard writes
ASTSRV.EXE on my PC is a "remnant" of the Nitro PDF Pro programme that I tested and then uninstalled yesterday. I noticed the astsrv.exe file quite by accident when checking Task Manager this morning.
# 15 Nov 2009, 1:22
dino B writes
Disabling the AST Nalpeiron service related to astsrv.exe implies I cannot start Focalpoint, onOne plugin for Photoshop. Nevertheless it is not fair something installed itself without permission and starts without having been asked, even if (perhaps) not dangerous.
# 4 Mar 2010, 9:06
nzgeek writes
I just checked services. Msc and found the 'NLS service' (Nalpeiron Licensing Service) set to Automatic and Started.
It appears to relate to some kind of digital rights management but I can't find if it's good or bad via Google.
Can anyone advise please? I've now disabled it.
# 8 Nov 2010, 3:54
Phil writes