[Ham-Computers] System File sdcService.exe

[Ron Youvan]

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.

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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:”
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   from: http://www.shouldiblockit.com/sdcservice.exe-7469.aspx

   It also may be a virus.    (I suppose)
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