DSAService.exe is an executable file that is part of the Intel Driver & Support Assistant software. This software is developed by Intel Corporation and is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Driver and Support Assistant directory.
The Intel Driver & Support Assistant (DSA) is a utility tool designed to help you manage the drivers and software updates on your computer. It automatically checks for the latest drivers for your Intel components and installs them, ensuring that your system is always up-to-date and running optimally.
DSAService.exe is needed as it is the main executable for the Intel DSA. It is responsible for scanning your system for Intel components and checking for updates. Without it, the Intel DSA would not function correctly. Keeping your drivers updated can improve system performance, fix bugs, and enable new features.
While DSAService.exe is generally safe and useful for keeping your Intel drivers updated, there may be reasons to remove it. If it's causing system issues, using too much CPU or memory resources, or if you prefer to manually manage your drivers, you might choose to uninstall the Intel DSA. Removing DSAService.exe or the Intel DSA should be done with caution, as it could lead to driver-related issues.
Description: DSAService.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. DSAService.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—mostly C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Driver and Support Assistant\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 23,288 bytes (13% of all occurrences), 22,304 bytes and 30 more variants.
The process runs as service DSAService in the background: Intel Driver & Support Assistant scans the system for updated Intel drivers.
The program has no visible window. DSAService.exe is not a Windows core file. It is digitally signed. You can uninstall this program in the Control Panel.
Therefore the technical security rating is 17% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
In case of any problems with DSAService.exe, you can also uninstall the software Intel Driver && Support Assistant using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program) or use the software publisher's support.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as DSAService.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the DSAService.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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it is in folder Program Files (x86)\Intel Driver and Support Assistant rb windows 8
On mini pc (acepc ak1) kept taking 70%+ CPU usage. It wasn't spyware, I just thought it would keep my drivers up to date. Instead it kept sporatically taking up all my cpu. The mini pc only has a intel 500 gpu, so I just unistalled it and it went away. Just back software in my opinion - if I had a better cpu it would have been less noticeable but still is a waste in my opinion. acepc ak1 mini pc Windows 10 64
Randomly takes up 70% cpu on startup i5-10400, uninstalled it and just check drivers as needed.
DSAService is legit app from Intel to update Intel softwares but peaks CPU to 100% every couple minutes. There's no reason why this service should be doing this. I trust Intel but I uninstalled their app. It's not essential and it's not dangerous. Specs: Intel Core i7-6700k CPU @ 4.00GHZ and 16GO DDR4 12012 (further information)
Intel Driver Updater ... Absolute annoying if it runs every few seconds with 100% cpu usage. Pushes down every other process up to a falldown to 2 fps inside low-spec-games ... its absolute annoying. disabled both services of intel driver update and if i want to update my drivers, i decide it myself. _ Mindconstructor
Der Treiber und Support Assistent. Er ist nicht unbedingt notwendig aber sinnvoll.
Gehört zur automatischen Treiber-Suche von Intel (Intel Driver & Support Assistant). Verhindert oft das "Sichere Entfernen von USB Sticks oder Festplatten". Kann bedenkenlos gestoppt werden, oder deinstalliert, wenn man nicht automatisch nach Treiber suchen möchte. BiG MZ (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of DSAService.exe:
based on 10 votes with 7 user comments.
One user thinks DSAService.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
3 users think it's probably harmless.
4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user suspects danger.
One user thinks DSAService.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving DSAService issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with DSAService. 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 DSAService.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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rb windows 8
acepc ak1 mini pc Windows 10 64
12012 (further information)
Mindconstructor
BiG MZ (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of DSAService.exe: based on 10 votes with 7 user comments. One user thinks DSAService.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user suspects danger. One user thinks DSAService.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. One user is not sure about it.