The genuine BCSSync.exe file is a software component of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server by Microsoft Corporation. "BCSSync.exe" is Microsoft's Business Connectivity Services (BCS) Client Cache Synchronization service. As a Windows service, installed in "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14" as part of SharePoint Server 2010 in the Office 2010 suite, it can start automatically with Windows or manually, or be disabled if no use of SharePoint is expected, but it must not be deleted or Office 2010 may fail. Business Connectivity Services applications must be deployed in an enterprise network by administrators, including the XML-based definitions of the external data sources used. "BCSSync.exe" manages the client cache, a SQL Server Compact Edition database installed with SharePoint Server through which Office apps access data sources external to SharePoint and Office, letting work continue even when offline, applying a queue of outgoing operations and synchronizing data copies automatically when connected. BCS and the BCSSync service still exist for Office 2013 but may have evolved in function.
BCSSync stands for Business Connectivity Services Client Synchronization
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may in some cases harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the BCSSync.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
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Description: BCSSync.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The BCSSync.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (for example C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 91,520 bytes (56% of all occurrences), 89,184 bytes, 165,248 bytes, 132,992 bytes or 132,472 bytes.
The program has a visible window. You can uninstall this program in the Control Panel. The file has a digital signature. The software starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run, TaskScheduler).
The file is not a Windows system file.
BCSSync.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 3% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You may also want to ask Customer Support to assist you or safely remove the program using the uninstall program of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 or Microsoft Office Shared 64-bit MUI 2010 (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as BCSSync.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder, for example PE_NESHTA.A (detected by TrendMicro), and Virus.Win32.Neshta.a (detected by Kaspersky). Therefore, you should check the BCSSync.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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Das diese Datei aktiviert sein sollte, um Office Outlook 2010, so hoffe ich, als Lizensierte Version zu bestätigen. Lutz Coldewey
Nerviger, aber ungefärlicher prozess. Teil der Office 2010 Suite Leon
BCSSync.exe (Business Connectivity Services) ist Teil des SharePoint-Servers 2010 und ist fürs automatische Cache-Aktualisieren und Synchronisieren von Daten zwischen Server und Client (Ihrem Computer). Wenn Sie SharePoint nicht benutzen, können Sie den Autostarteintrag löschen. Dr. Alexander Platz-Berg (further information)(further information)
BCSSync.exe is part of SharePoint Server 2010 which is part of Microsoft Office 2010 suite. BCSSync.exe is responsible for providing automatic cache refresh and data sync with SharePoint. If you are not using SharePoint or you do not want cache data to be sync, you can disable this item at start up. It is not recommended to remove the file as it's a component of Office 2010 and removing it might cause Microsoft Office 2010 to fail. Below is the location of the file on the computer. %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office14\BCSSync.exe Refer the article to know how to disable startup items on the computer. How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353 LarsV12 (further information)
BCSSync is an executable used by MS Office 2010 as a service handle required by SharePoint Server 2010, for more detailed info, follow the provided link. Though important to SharePoint, if you don't use Sharepoint, it can be disabled (as it is in the Startup routine for Windows). If you do use SharePoint than you don't want to disable it at Startup, as it is critical for proper functionality of the application. BCSSync, technically, can otherwise be classified as 'not dangerous nor essential' (again, please refer to the link provided for more detail). LarsV12 (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of BCSSync.exe:
based on 4 votes with 5 user comments.
One user thinks BCSSync.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving BCSSync issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with BCSSync. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the BCSSync.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Lutz Coldewey
Leon
Dr. Alexander Platz-Berg (further information) (further information)
LarsV12 (further information)
LarsV12 (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of BCSSync.exe: based on 4 votes with 5 user comments. One user thinks BCSSync.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user is not sure about it.