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What is PsiService_2.exe?

PsiService_2.exe is a software component associated with Protexis Licensing V2. It is developed by Protexis, a company that is now part of Arvato Digital Services LLC. This executable file is part of the Protexis Licensing service, which is a copy protection and license management software. It is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Protexis\License Service directory.

The PsiService_2.exe, or Protexis Licensing service, is used by software developers to protect their software from piracy and to manage software licenses. It ensures that the software is being used in compliance with the licensing agreement, preventing unauthorized use or distribution.

If you are using software that relies on the Protexis Licensing service for copy protection and license management, then PsiService_2.exe is needed for that software to function correctly. Without it, the software may not run, or you may experience issues with software activation or license validation.

While PsiService_2.exe is not a virus or malware, it can sometimes cause problems. Some users have reported that it uses excessive CPU resources, which can slow down your computer. It may also cause errors during startup or shutdown, or when running certain software. If you are not using any software that requires the Protexis Licensing service, or if you are experiencing problems with PsiService_2.exe, you may choose to remove it. You should only do this if you are sure that it is not needed, as removing it could cause problems with your software.

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PsiService_2.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with PsiService_2
PsiService_2.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as PsiService PsiService belongs to software PsiService System Service or CorelDRAW Graphics Suite (version X5 - IPM, X6 - IPM, X4 - IPM, X7 - IPM T, X6, X5 - IPM HSE, X7 - IPM) or WordPerfect Office (version X6 - IPM, X8 - IPM HSE) or Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo (version X2) or WordPerfect Lightning - IPM or Corel License Validation Service (version V2, Powered by arvato) or Corel Painter (version 13 - IPM Content) or CorelDRAW Technical Suite (version X6 - IPM) by (www.protexis.com) or arvato digital services llc.

Description: PsiService_2.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. PsiService_2.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files"—in most cases C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Protexis\License Service\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 189,728 bytes (38% of all occurrences), 185,632 bytes and 8 more variants. file.net/process/psiservice_2.exe.html 
It is a service, and the service name is PSI_SVC_2. This service provides Protexis licensing functionalty.
The program has no visible window. The file has a digital signature. PsiService_2.exe is not a Windows core file. The file is a Verisign signed file. The application can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. PsiService_2.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 22% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: You can uninstall CorelDRAW or Corel WinDVD, or try to get help from the software vendor. Click on CorelDRAW or Corel WinDVD in the Windows Control Panel (Software or Programs section) to uninstall it, or click on www.corel.com/support/ or www.corel.com/support to visit the vendor's website.

Recommended: Identify PsiService_2.exe related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as PsiService_2.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the PsiService_2.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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User Comments

That's Service from Corel WinDVD.Without this process You can't watch HD Movies with CorelDVD.The Process is Safe and Trusted by Microsoft.
  Valio Vulkov  
Trojan backdoor, usually added with programs' setups or games' cracks
  Robert Silverd  
comes with Corel products for copy protection
  jerry   (further information)
Protexis RED (Retail Electronic Distribution) enables online digital content distribution, connecting publishers directly with retailers to deliver digital content to online consumers. It may be installed with other programs, like Corel.
  Matt   (further information)
based on the supplied information, if psi service is in windows folder it is virus/trojan if not it is the trusted software
  A  
SAGE uses it as License check for ACT!
  Klaus Schmitz   (further information)
Installed and run by ACT! by SAGE for software licensing, if you have ACT!, keep it. Installs to PsiService_2.exe 32-bit OS: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Protexis\License Service 64-bit OS: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Protexis\License Service
  Alan Lee  
protexis is NOT removed when you uninstall all your corel products therefore it's crapware if not spyware/virus. corel is stupid to inflict it on ppl who own corel products as there are *many* better licensing companies out there.
   
Installed by Corel WinDVD 11 setup, but not removed by uninstallation.
  fuggi  
DRM service - a form of malware. Find out which program installed it and find a safer alternative. Make sure to uninstall Protexis itself, it won't be removed when unistalling whatever it was packaged with.
  Kiril Trichkov   (further information)
ACT! by SAGE
  anon  
for act users, changing the protexislicensingv2 service to run from the local system account to an administrative domain account removed the psiservice_2.exe error for us.
  DJ  
Is a service installed with corel products without it you can not run any corel program cause this service is check if your program is authentic.If you stop the service or if you delete the files then when you run a corel program you will get a message that writes that (any corel program name) PhotoMirage (my prorgam for example) has been damaged or illegally modified.Cause can not authenticate the program "thinks" is damaged or illegall even if it is original.So PsiService_2.exe is absolutely need it if you own corel programs. What you can do if you want is when you exit a corel program then open task manager and just end the process manually.Only that before you open corel again you need first to start the process cause again can not authedicate the program .There is no section with photo so i will write the links so you can see how to do it. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yh5_IiGt1QxOG9LbyN6d7rJsi3OL6_LE/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EdvTgIuoE28j2zT-I9kPM3K2WXpkQIA0/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/101bOGeVKsxylO-acI3wSzZA6oh1BTjpt/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QqoWxqF208wZwJI5T0cBddM3VnCHUbBC/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iHOeN-pD6X86jiuBXm5z6B4F3TyL789W/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zmxVa5rlTvHtewn5dovMCZM9ClTCgbV0/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YzpwdoYMbqanto-rWq4RJ9Kc5j5zBfyc/view?usp=sharing
  rasionalsub  
DRM module (Digital Rights Management) is a kind of copy protection. Belongs to Protexis\License Service, related to PSIKey_2.dll
   
Destroys computer performance. Even mouse clicks and key presses have half a second lag. Good thing I found Psiservice and killed it, it's as if I got a computer 5 years newer, the way everything sped up.
  Mark  
if u want remove this u should kill first from task manager, then delete folder protexis
  3xploiton3  

Summary: Average user rating of PsiService_2.exe: based on 23 votes with 16 user comments. 9 users think PsiService_2.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users suspect danger. 5 users think PsiService_2.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. One user is not sure about it.


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Best practices for resolving PsiService_2 issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with PsiService_2. 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 PsiService_2.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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