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The process SQL Setup SCM belongs to the software Microsoft Office 2000 Premium or scm.exe or Microsoft SQL Server by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: scm.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 77824 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). scm.exe is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 20% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "SQL Server" is not required to run at start up. SQL Server Service Control Manager. Available via Start -> Programs

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as scm.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the scm.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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"could" be a Java virus.
  Harvey P  

Summary: 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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