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 DCIService.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.
Description:DCIService.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. DCIService.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—mostly C:\Program Files (x86)\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Service\x64\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\Adaware\Adaware Privacy\Service\x64\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 3,413,424 bytes (80% of all occurrences), 3,420,376 bytes and 4 more variants.
The process runs as service DCIService in the background: Webprotection Bridge service.
The software has no file description. The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows core file. The DCIService.exe file is certified by a trustworthy company. The program uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet.
Therefore the technical security rating is 55% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as DCIService.exe. Therefore, you should check the DCIService.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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can slow down computer. Does not seem to be reading through any files. I believe its installed hash which can tank your disk usage alfie
Bei mir im Task Manager hat es angezeigt das DCIService.exe der Number 1 verbraucher vom Datenträger ist. Hab das Program geschlossen. Download von anderer Software sprang von unter 1mb pro Sekunde auf 16 mb pro Sekunde Martin
Ich sehe im Dateipfad Lavasoft / Web Companion was nicht unbedingt ein Virus sein muss aber wahrscheinlich ein PUP (possibly unwanted program) Muss einfach nicht sein also lieber löschen, kann man nichts mit falsch machen nettspend
Completly unessecary
Ich sehe in den Dienst keinen Sinn und habe es beendet und habe keine Nachteile feststellen können Ulli
Summary: Average user rating of DCIService.exe:
based on 5 votes with 5 user comments.
2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
2 users suspect danger.
One user thinks DCIService.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving DCIService issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with DCIService. 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 DCIService.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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alfie
Martin
nettspend
Ulli
Summary: Average user rating of DCIService.exe: based on 5 votes with 5 user comments. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. One user thinks DCIService.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. One user is not sure about it.