From WA5CAB at cs.com Tue Sep 20 00:07:44 2016 From: WA5CAB at cs.com (WA5CAB at cs.com) Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:07:44 -0400 Subject: [Ham-Computers] System File sdcService.exe Message-ID: <2013c3.ff67cc.4512100f@cs.com> This is on an XP machine. Does anyone know what application subject EXE file belongs to? It loads at boot time. I have recently noticed by checking with Task Manager that it grows quite large. I've seen it larger than 1/2 GB. Robert Downs - Houston wa5cab dot com (Web Store) MVPA 9480 From ka4inm at gmail.com Tue Sep 20 08:59:43 2016 From: ka4inm at gmail.com (Ron Youvan) Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 08:59:43 -0400 Subject: [Ham-Computers] System File sdcService.exe In-Reply-To: <2013c3.ff67cc.4512100f@cs.com> References: <2013c3.ff67cc.4512100f@cs.com> Message-ID: <35b7dcfe-d8ea-6e1d-a3d8-a000c77972c3@gmail.com> On 09/20/2016 12:07 AM, Robert WA5CAB Downs wrote: > This is on an XP machine. Does anyone know what application subject EXE > file belongs to? It loads at boot time. I have recently noticed by checking > with Task Manager that it grows quite large. I've seen it larger than 1/2 > GB. << Overview sdcservice.exe has 2 known versions, the most recent one is 2.6.39.0. It is started as a Windows Service called 'AOL Computer Checkup' with the name 'XFINITY Computer Performance Tool' and described as ?XFINITY Computer Performance Tool?. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 400.94 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Support.com by the certification authority VeriSign. Numerous variations of sdcservice.exe have been installed with both XFINITY Computer Performance Tool and AOL Computer Checkup. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0004% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 19.35 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 20.37 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 278 Bytes per minute for reads and 24 Bytes per minute for writes. What is sdcservice.exe? Launcher Service for PC PowerCare powers the AOL Computer Checkup software, a subscription based PC optimization service. About sdcservice.exe (from Support.com) ?Sign up for AOL Computer Checkup. Then sit back, relax and let our 52-point diagnostic detect and fix the problems that plague your PC's performance. AOL Computer Checkup is an effortless and automatic way to keep your computer optimized and helps you protect and secure your data. Start with a free 30-day trial. Then, it's only $4.99 a month to stay in the fast lane. Here's what you get:? >> from: http://www.shouldiblockit.com/sdcservice.exe-7469.aspx It also may be a virus. (I suppose) -- Ron KA4INM - Youvan's corollary: Every action results in unwanted side effects. From ka4inm at gmail.com Tue Sep 20 09:13:53 2016 From: ka4inm at gmail.com (Ron Youvan) Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 09:13:53 -0400 Subject: [Ham-Computers] System File sdcService.exe In-Reply-To: <2013c3.ff67cc.4512100f@cs.com> References: <2013c3.ff67cc.4512100f@cs.com> Message-ID: On 09/20/2016 12:07 AM, Robert WA5CAB Downs wrote: > This is on an XP machine. Does anyone know what application subject EXE > file belongs to? It loads at boot time. I have recently noticed by checking > with Task Manager that it grows quite large. I've seen it larger than 1/2 > GB. << As the file is associated with USB connections to the computer, a keyboard, mouse, or other piece of hardware connected to the machine through a USB cable may be causing the error or may be unable to function properly due to the error. >> from: http://www.errorboss.com/exe-files/sdcservice-exe/ << It also may be a virus. (I suppose) In most cases, the file is considered to be safe. However, files do become corrupt at times and some malicious files are disguised to represent known, secure system files. When that happens, they can be very difficult to detect and remove, but using a comprehensive system scan usually detects them and allows you to safely remove them. >> I upgraded to LINUX in 1997 and it makes sense, M$ does not. -- Ron KA4INM - Youvan's corollary: Every action results in unwanted side effects. From ps-9 at live.com Tue Sep 20 09:45:44 2016 From: ps-9 at live.com (Michael Barrette) Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 13:45:44 +0000 Subject: [Ham-Computers] System File sdcService.exe In-Reply-To: <2013c3.ff67cc.4512100f@cs.com> References: <2013c3.ff67cc.4512100f@cs.com> Message-ID: Check out this url: http://www.processlibrary.com/en/directory/files/sdcservice/414166/ -----Original Message----- From: Ham-Computers [mailto:ham-computers-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert Downs via Ham-Computers Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 12:08 AM To: Ham-Computers at mailman.qth.net Cc: WA5CAB at cs.com Subject: [Ham-Computers] System File sdcService.exe This is on an XP machine. Does anyone know what application subject EXE file belongs to? It loads at boot time. I have recently noticed by checking with Task Manager that it grows quite large. I've seen it larger than 1/2 GB. 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