How to remove an PCMService error

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PCMService.exe file information

The process known as PowerCinema Resident Program for Dell or CyberLink PowerCinema Resident Program or PCMService MFC Application

belongs to software PCM2Launcher Application or Cyberlink PowerCinema or CyberLink PowerCinema or Acer Empowering Technology or PCMService Application or CyberLink PowerCinema Resident Program or MediaDirect

by CyberLink (www.gocyberlink.com).

Description: PCMService.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ - e.g. C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 290,816 bytes (31% of all occurrences), 184,320 bytes and 26 more variants.
File PCMService.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). PCMService.exe is able to record inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 51% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you have any problems with PCMService.exe, you can also uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Acer Empowering Technology or MediaDirect) or ask the Acer's Customer Service for advice.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"PCMService": In a DellMedia Experience sub-directory

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as PCMService.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the PCMService.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

It definitely slows typing response. Disable it as it affect Word, Outlook and Excel or any other typing required application.
430merc

I uninstalled MEdia Direct after my DELL XPS M1210 laptop became really slow, including typing delays in Outlook. PCMservice was eating most of the CPU resource: the issues went away right after uninstall.
JACPAF

It uses resources such that other programs don't respond.

Something appears to cause text to jump up and insert into paragraphs. Its an entirely infuriating problem on my Del Vostro. I useda program called Autoruns which can be downloaded from Microsoft which allows you to uncheck PCMService.- that helped the delayed typing problem but not the text-jumping. I'm entirely frustrated with Del ever having installede some wacky program that causes this. I'll never, ever, buy a Del again.
Hickson

Glad i found this page. removed Media Direct and my typing has improved.
petro

CyberLink PowerCinema (PCMService.exe) came with my Dell Inspiron 1420. Not really sure what it does. After a few years it started causing very noticeable and annoying keyboard delays. I disabled it and they went away. It feels good to be able to type fast again.
Typer

used in dell media direct also

Go to [Start] [Run] Open: msconfig [Startup] and uncheck PCMService. You need to be in Administrative mode to make this change. You may get an error even if you have Administrative rights. Ignore the error and select [restart]. After the restart you may encounter a nag screen about the change you made. Ignore the screen for a moment and test your input devices. If everything seems OK go back to the nag screen and check the 'don't notify me again' box. Finish up and do another restart. Everything should be like a normal laptop now.
watsizname (further information)

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Summary: Average user rating of PCMService.exe: based on 44 votes with 9 reviews.

18 users think PCMService.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 14 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 7 users suspect danger. 2 users think PCMService.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 7 users doesn't grade PCMService.exe ("not sure about it").

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