pwecsrvc.exe is an executable file associated with the Passport Web Edition Client Service, a software developed by NCR Corporation. This file is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\NCR\Passport Web Edition directory.
The Passport Web Edition Client Service is a software solution designed to provide businesses with a comprehensive set of tools for managing their operations. It offers features such as inventory management, sales tracking, customer relationship management, and more. The pwecsrvc.exe file is a component of this software, and it is responsible for running certain processes that the software needs to function properly.
If you are using the Passport Web Edition Client Service software, the pwecsrvc.exe file is necessary for the software to run correctly. Removing or disabling it could cause the software to malfunction or stop working entirely.
If you are not using the Passport Web Edition Client Service, or if the pwecsrvc.exe file is causing problems on your computer (such as slowing down your system or causing software conflicts), you may want to consider removing it. Before doing so, make sure that the file is not a necessary component of any other software you are using.
In some cases, malicious programs can disguise themselves as legitimate files like pwecsrvc.exe. If you suspect that the pwecsrvc.exe file on your computer is a virus or malware, you should run a virus scan to check.
Description: Pwecsrvc.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Pwecsrvc.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—usually C:\Program Files (x86)\NCR\Passport Web Edition\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 24,675 bytes (40% of all occurrences), 803,840 bytes and 4 more variants.
The pwecsrvc.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run).
The process uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet.
Pwecsrvc.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 55% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If problems with RemoteDepositWebClient come up, you can uninstall it software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7) or ask the software vendor, www.ncr.com, for advice.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as pwecsrvc.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the pwecsrvc.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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Passport Web Edition Client Service Driver
The process is used to control cheque scanners for some Web based banking applications. It does not montior other applications. Darryl O'Neill - developer (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of pwecsrvc.exe:
based on 1 vote with 2 user comments.
One user thinks pwecsrvc.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving pwecsrvc issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with pwecsrvc. 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 pwecsrvc.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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User Comments
Darryl O'Neill - developer (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of pwecsrvc.exe: based on 1 vote with 2 user comments. One user thinks pwecsrvc.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user is not sure about it.