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What is SDWSCSvc.exe?

SDWSCSvc.exe is an executable file that is part of the Spybot - Search & Destroy software developed by Safer-Networking. This file is responsible for the Windows Security Center integration of the software.

Spybot - Search & Destroy is a popular anti-malware and anti-spyware software. It is designed to detect and remove spyware, adware, and other malicious software from your computer. The SDWSCSvc.exe file, in particular, helps the software to integrate with the Windows Security Center, allowing it to work seamlessly with your system's built-in security features.

SDWSCSvc.exe is an essential component of the Spybot - Search & Destroy software, and it is necessary for the software to function correctly. If you are using Spybot - Search & Destroy, you should not remove this file. If you are not using this software, or if the file is causing problems on your system, you may choose to remove it. Always remember to uninstall the software properly rather than just deleting the file, to avoid any potential issues.

You can find this file in the following location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Spybot - Search & Destroy 2

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SDWSCSvc.exe file information

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

The process known as Windows Security Center integration or Windows Security Center Integration belongs to software Spybot - Search & Destroy or Spybot by (security.kolla.de).

Description: SDWSCSvc.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file SDWSCSvc.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" or sometimes in a subfolder of the user's profile folder (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Spybot - Search & Destroy 2\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 171,928 bytes (34% of all occurrences), 233,712 bytes and 6 more variants. file.net/process/sdwscsvc.exe.html 
It is the service "SDWSCService". The service integrates Spybot into the Windows Security Center.
The program has no visible window. SDWSCSvc.exe is not a Windows core file. The file has a digital signature. The SDWSCSvc.exe file is a Verisign signed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 20% dangerous.

Uninstalling this variant: If you experience any issues with installation of SDWSCSvc.exe, you can also do the following:
  1) remove the entire program Spybot - Search & Destroy or SDWSCSvc using Windows Control Panel
  2) consult Safer-networking’s Customer Service [1][2]
  3) make sure that you have installed the latest version.

Recommended: Identify SDWSCSvc.exe related errors

If SDWSCSvc.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 29% dangerous. The file size is 171,416 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 233,712 bytes. The file has a digital signature. The program is not visible. The SDWSCSvc.exe file is not a Windows system file.

Uninstalling this variant: If you experience any issues with installation of SDWSCSvc.exe, you can also do the following:
  1) remove the entire program Spybot - Search & Destroy using Windows Control Panel
  2) consult Safer-networking’s Customer Service
  3) make sure that you have installed the latest version.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as SDWSCSvc.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the SDWSCSvc.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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Best practices for resolving SDWSCSvc issues

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