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service.exe file information

The process PvService or Service Button Application or CacheXpress or JavaService or Windows NT Session Manager or Application for services and controllers or Generic Host Process for Win32 Services or ErrorDnsTest or Windows System belongs to the software service.exe or Sound Snooper or PrivacyView or Network DDE Connections or Microsoft Windows Operation System or Service Application or Sleepy or exhibeur or Power Supply Manager or Windows Service Manager or Project or LogiSense Corporation PersonalService or Dell3007WFP32c or BWMeter V or Microsoft Windows Operating System or mIRC or DHCP Service or Windows Update or Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System or M i r a r ErrorDnsTest or MSSYS or Microsoft Data Access or Proccess ID or Dell 3007WFP by PrivacyView Software, LLC or Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com) or godcrew or Omega or LogiSense Corporation or Alexandria Software Consulting or Dell (www.dell.com) or M i r a r.

Description: File service.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 (e.g. C:\WINDOWS\system32\ or C:\Program Files\Dell\Solution Center\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 63,488 bytes (24% of all occurrence), 90,112 bytes, 12,322 bytes, 20,480 bytes, 18,432 bytes, 8,226 bytes, 45,056 bytes, 13,824 bytes, 360,448 bytes, 184,865 bytes, 774,144 bytes, 1,718,784 bytes, 180,294 bytes, 65,536 bytes, 61,440 bytes, 18,944 bytes, 14,336 bytes, 15,872 bytes, 21,504 bytes, 12,800 bytes, 11,810 bytes, 7,680 bytes, 130,560 bytes, 96,256 bytes, 102,400 bytes, 16,384 bytes, 118,822 bytes, 95,232 bytes, 94,208 bytes, 100,864 bytes, 1,058,816 bytes, 98,304 bytes, 172,032 bytes, 36,864 bytes, 88,064 bytes, 806,912 bytes, 53,248 bytes, 103,424 bytes, 6,656 bytes, 220,160 bytes, 17,408 bytes, 1,455,104 bytes, 92,160 bytes, 241,664 bytes.
It is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. File service.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. There is no description of the program. service.exe is able to monitor applications, record inputs, manipulate other programs, hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 69% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If service.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 76% dangerous. File size is 63,309 bytes (38% of all occurrence), 49,678 bytes, 41,984 bytes, 45,056 bytes, 11,411 bytes, 7,825,817 bytes, 155,798 bytes, 49,676 bytes, 57,858 bytes, 77,824 bytes, 59,404 bytes. There is no description of the program. The file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). service.exe is able to monitor applications.

If service.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32\drivers then the security rating is 78% dangerous. File size is 258,130 bytes (52% of all occurrence), 250,637 bytes, 550,876 bytes, 48,640 bytes, 312,383 bytes. The application has no file description. The program is not visible. File service.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. It is not a Windows core file. Program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet.

If service.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 58% dangerous. File size is 860,160 bytes (25% of all occurrence), 90,112 bytes, 8,464 bytes, 69,632 bytes, 72,704 bytes, 792,064 bytes, 577,024 bytes, 36,864 bytes, 331,776 bytes, 77,824 bytes, 94,208 bytes, 407,040 bytes.

If service.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 60% dangerous. File size is 86,016 bytes (22% of all occurrence), 1,789,952 bytes, 22,528 bytes, 20,992 bytes, 30,208 bytes, 31,744 bytes, 604,160 bytes.

If service.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 58% dangerous. File size is 20,992 bytes (25% of all occurrence), 97,280 bytes, 89,600 bytes, 1,281,449 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• "Config" definitely not required. Added by the ISRAZ.B WORM!
• "Configuration Loader" definitely not required. Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
• "Myapp" definitely not required. Homepage hijacker
• "Service" can run at start up. Added by the ALADINZ.H TROJAN!
• "Service.exe" definitely not required. "servedby.advertising" popup generator
• "SYS_CLEAN" definitely not required. Added by the FLOPCOPY WORM!
• "Win32 USB2.0 Driver" definitely not required.
• "Windows Services" definitely not required. Added by the RANDEX.R WORM!
• "Windows_Serivce" definitely not required. Added by the WOOTBOT.AH WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as service.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the service.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.

I became this file via MSN. I think this is a virus.
  Alex  

In the case of it being part of xampp, it is not a security issue unless of course you aren't protecting your web server.
  A  

My PC cannot enter my desktop, only black screen and mouse... the Isass.exe and service.exe is causing the problems... hehehe
  wils  

the file service.exe sends collected information on your computer to MANY IP addresses (monstly governmental). You can verify this by running Peerguardian and watch all of the IP addresses that this program reports to. Then do ctrl-alt-delete and stop the program service.exe. Suddenly, all of the IP addresses stop in Peerguardian.
  Master  

Service.exe is Ad-ware - Spy-Ware Delete it now! Not to be confused with Services.exe witch is from windows
  Bruno  

got installed by Dell 3007FP LCD driver, manages the controls on the monitor
  Peter Lada  

Automatically disables Windows XP's built in firewall without user intervention - close down and remove ASAP!
  Gregie  

Service.exe was installed by a registered trojan horse and continually attempted to establish an uplink with a website in the .ru top level domain. Antivirus will identify the carrier trojan, but not the service.exe daughter trojan it installs to C:\WINDOWS\System32\service.exe. Its activity is detectable by a good firewall. Remove with extreme prejudice.
  Mobius  

This is registered to SLEEPY and is harmless
  Steve DeLaCastro   (further information)

PrivacyView enables users to surf for adult content without leaving traces. Much of the product runs as a background process so others with access to the user's computer will not know they installed Privacy Software. PVService runs as a background process that ensures that private files are encrypted if PrivacyView or Windows shuts down unexpectedly. Further, the service is also responsible for initiating the clean up routines for the Internet Cache. I know about this file becuase I work at PrivacyView Software, LLC. Please feel free to contact us if you would like more detail.
  Martin Greif   (further information)

"Service" is NOT a Microsoft Cororation Program but "Services" is. Be carful not to get them confused. Service is add ware for a program that installs itself and gives you a message that runs in hidden mode, this message says: "Too many critical errors! Fix your registry now to avoid system crash and data loss." The program it wants to install is called Registry Magic. Dont use this software as it may add other add products to your computer. Download Process Explorer, its free; and kill this process. Remember... you want to kill the one that says "Service" NOT "Services"
  !Parable!  

This file attempts to resemble the Microsoft Windows .exe 'services.exe' in the system32 folder. I removed this file without causing harm. Also found a file named lssas.exe (Similarity to lsass.exe) in the system32 without the Microsoft signature that had been created at around the same time as service.exe.
  Soulsphere  

"Sleepy" is a utility for scheduled shutting down of your PC.
  Mark   (further information)

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