This file is an Input Output Control Service associated with a number of applications and file paths and generally detects the presence of flash drives or other memory devices using USB.  Published by Prolific Technology Inc., this service can in many cases be disabled.  However, there is indication that if you have an external hard-drive, this service is essential for communications to occur.  Whether setting the service to manual would cause problems in this situation has not been determined.

This file is installed with Nokia's PC Suite, a program that enables connections and creates an interface between MS Windows computers and Nokia mobile devices.  This file coordinates the communication among the different parts of this program. 

This service manages the scheduled scans for the Avira Premium Security Suite antivirus program.

This is the service file for ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects 2 HD made by Arcsoft, Inc. which is a webcam application used with video chat.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

This is driver for Scanners that use the Grand Tech GT680x chipset.

Service for various Internal Network Cards made by Dell, Inc. Involved with the power management.

Unknown malware.

Identified by McAfee as a variant of the FakeAlert-PJ.gen malware.

Identified by Kaspersky Antivirus as a variant of the Backdoor.Win32.Hupigon.atgu malware.

Unknown malware. This infection should not be confused with the legitimate C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe file.

Unknown malware. This infection should not be confused with the legitimate C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe file.

Part of the display driver for Nvidia cards. The NVIDIA Settings Update Manager service is used to check new updates from NVIDIA's server.

Part of the display driver for Nvidia cards.

The Intel(R) PROSet Monitoring Service actively monitors changes to the system and updates affected network devices to keep them running in optimal condition. Stopping this service may negatively affect the performance of the network devices on the system.

Atheros Bluetooth driver for motherboards with built-in Bluetooth.

Related to the Asus Motherboard Utilities.

Related to the Asus Motherboard Utilities.

Related to the Asus Motherboard Utilities.

Added by the Array Networks SSL VPN client.

Added by the Array Networks SSL VPN client.

Adobe Acrobat Updater keeps your Adobe software up to date. This program is not necessary to startup, but as there are frequent security updates for Adobe programs it is wise to keep this enabled so you are notified when a new update is available.

Adobe SwitchBoard is a process that facilitates communication between Bridge CS5 and the MiniBridge panel in Photoshop CS5 or InDesign CS5. This should be left set at Manual so it starts as needed.

Related to Secunia PSI. This service performs routine software inspections of the system, the results of which can be seen in your Secunia Customer Area account

Related to Secunia PSI. This service performs routine software inspections of the system, the results of which can be seen in your Secunia Customer Area account

Related to the Virus.Win32.Virut.ce malware.

Related to the Virus.Win32.Virut.ce malware.

This file is used by Google Chrome and other Google programs to check for updates. 

Added by the Backdoor.Murcy backdoor. Backdoor.Murcy is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on the compromised computer. Please note that C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe is a legitimate program and should not be deleted.

Added with the installation of various Lexmark Printers made by Lexmar International, Inc.

This Microsoft file is part of the Windows Search Service installed with some Windows operating systems.  It indexes files so you can find them faster. If you don't do extensive searching, you can safely disable this service. However, if you do a lot of searching, keep it enabled.

Installed with the software for various media devices by Creative Technologies, such as MP3 players.  What specifically this file does or whether it needs to run at startup has not been determined.

Service for various Internal Network Cards made by Dell, Inc. Involved with the power management.

This file is the service for ASUS Data Security Manager made by ASUSTek Computer Inc. and may be preinstalled on some ASUS computers. This program is used to encrypt and store files.  If you don't need to use this program, you may disable the service.

Added by the Trojan.Dishigy Trojan.

Part of Andrea's APO Access Service, this is the 64-bit version of a filter service generally used to filter out background noise etc. when using a microphone.  Often associated with drivers for various sound and audio cards.

Note that the file path and command may also be

%programfiles%\Realtek\Audio\HDA\AERTSr64.EXE

Adware made by Spigot Inc. which comes bundled with other software.  For further information, read this detailed analysis of  Spigot's applicationupdater.exe.

Required for the guest services of VirtualBox to work properly.

Added by the Troj/Mdrop-DBR Trojan.

Added by the Mal/EncPk-VD malware.

The Browser Highlighter Monitor was often bundled, generally without user's knowledge, most frequently with certain Ebay applications and Skype. Supposedly, this plugin would highlight phone numbers and other information to make websurfing easier.

This service automatically updates certain Intuit programs such as TurboTax.  Recommendation is to turn off Auto-update from within the program then set this service to disabled.

Note that some versions of this include v4 where indicated by the brackets.  The brackets are not part of the name or file path.

Identified by Microsoft as a variant of the TrojanClicker:Win32/Delf.MB malware.

Added by the Trusteer Rapport security software. Rapport is a lightweight security software solution that protects web communication between enterprises, such as banks, and their customers and employees.

Related to the CyberPower PowerPanel Personal edition monitoring and configuration program for CyberPower UPS devices.

Added by the Defence Center rogue anti-spyware program.

Added by the Win7 AV rogue anti-spyware program.

Preinstalled on certain ASUS computers and developed by Andrea Electronics Corporation, this file is included on Sound Max/SupremeFx Audio Card high definition audio CODEC and is used in noise filtering when using a microphone.  Unless you use a microphone on your computer, you can disable this service.

Added by the Mal/Kaukalo-A Trojan.

Added by the Troj/Dwnldr-IJP Trojan.

Identified by Sophos as Mal/Generic-A. This infection should not be confused with the legitimate C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe file.

This service enables a computer to recognize and adapt to hardware changes with little or no user input. Stopping or disabling this service will result in system instability.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

Performance Logs and Alerts Collects performance data from local or remote computers based on preconfigured schedule parameters, then writes the data to a log or triggers an alert. If this service is stopped, performance information will not be collected. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.


Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

This service caches network content from peers on the local subnet.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

This service provides support for the Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA). PCA monitors programs installed and run by the user and detects known compatibility problems. If this service is stopped, PCA will not function properly.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

This service enables multi-party communication using Peer-to-Peer Grouping. If disabled, some applications, such as HomeGroup, may not function.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

This service Provides identity services for the Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) and Peer-to-Peer Grouping services. If disabled, the Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) and Peer-to-Peer Grouping services may not function, and some applications, such as HomeGroup and Remote Assistance, may not function correctly.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

This service delivers network notifications (e.g. interface addition/deleting etc) to user mode clients. Stopping this service will cause loss of network connectivity. If this service is disabled, any other services that explicitly depend on this service will fail to start.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

This Windows collects and stores configuration information for the network and notifies programs when this information is modified. If this service is stopped, configuration information might be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

This Windows identifies the networks to which the computer has connected, collects and stores properties for these networks, and notifies applications when these properties change.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

This Windows services manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

The Network Access Protection (NAP) agent service collects and manages health information for client computers on a network. Information collected by NAP agent is used to make sure that the client computer has the required software and settings. If a client computer is not compliant with health policy, it can be provided with restricted network access until its configuration is updated. Depending on the configuration of health policy, client computers might be automatically updated so that users quickly regain full network access without having to manually update their computer.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

Added by the Wireshark Antivirus rogue anti-spyware program. This infection should not be confused with the legitimate C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe file.

This file is the service responsible for sharing media files across the network with devices using Universal Plug and Play.  Not necessary to run at startup.  If you don't share media files, you can disable this service, otherwise keep it at manual.

Installed with certain Roxio media products by Sonic, this file is part of the media manager component involved in indexing and sharing files.  This particular file watches for added and deleted content to folders in order to update the Media Manager file index.

Installed with certain Roxio media products by Sonic, this file allows for sharing files as part of the media manager component involved in indexing and sharing files.

Occasionally, the file path and command is:

%programfiles%\Common Files\Sonic Shared\RoxioUpnpService9.exe

Installed with certain Roxio media products by Sonic, this file is part of the media manager component involved in indexing and sharing files.

This is Checkpoint's core file for ZoneAlarm's browser protecting toolbar called ForceField.  It protects your browser from various web-based attacks, such as drive by malware and phishing attacks.

Developed by NOS Microsystems Ltd., this service is the Adobe DownloadManager used by Adobe to automatically check for and install updates.  Often, it is installed by Adobe without the user being aware of it.  Many users decide to uninstall the download manager entirely.

Installed with Microsoft's Family Safety Service  and is essential for the software to run.  If you do not use this software, you may disable this service.

Added by the Antivirus 2010 Security Centre and Antivirus 2010rogue anti-spyware programs.

Windows service that manages Internet SCSI (iSCSI) sessions from this computer to remote iSCSI target devices. If this service is stopped, this computer will not be able to login or access iSCSI targets. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

Windows Firewall helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet or a network.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

Windows service that enables relative prioritization of work based on system-wide task priorities. This is intended mainly for multimedia applications. If this service is stopped, individual tasks resort to their default priority.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

Windows service that allows Windows Media Center Extenders to locate and connect to the computer.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

Windows service that provides support for the NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution for clients on the network, therefore enabling users to share files, print, and log on to the network. If this service is stopped, these functions might be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

Windows service that creates a Network Map, consisting of PC and device topology (connectivity) information, and metadata describing each PC and device. If this service is disabled, the Network Map will not function properly.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

Windows service that creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers using the SMB protocol. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

Windows service that supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

Windows service that coordinates transactions between the Distributed Transaction Coordinator (MSDTC) and the Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM). If it is not needed, it is recommended that this service remain stopped. If it is needed, both MSDTC and KTM will start this service automatically. If this service is disabled, any MSDTC transaction interacting with a Kernel Resource Manager will fail and any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

Windows service that provides tunnel connectivity using IPv6 transition technologies (6to4, ISATAP, Port Proxy, and Teredo), and IP-HTTPS. If this service is stopped, the computer will not have the enhanced connectivity benefits that these technologies offer.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

The PnP-X bus enumerator Windows service manages the virtual network bus. It discovers network connected devices using the SSDP/WS discovery protocols and gives them presence in PnP. If this service is stopped or disabled, presence of NCD devices will not be maintained in PnP. All pnpx based scenarios will stop functioning.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

The Microsoft IKEEXT service hosts the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) and Authenticated Internet Protocol (AuthIP) keying modules. These keying modules are used for authentication and key exchange in Internet Protocol security (IPsec). Stopping or disabling the IKEEXT service will disable IKE and AuthIP key exchange with peer computers. IPsec is typically configured to use IKE or AuthIP; therefore, stopping or disabling the IKEEXT service might result in an IPsec failure and might compromise the security of the system. It is strongly recommended that you have the IKEEXT service running.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

Microsoft service that performs networking tasks associated with configuration and maintenance of homegroups. If this service is stopped or disabled, your computer will be unable to detect other homegroups and your homegroup might not work properly. It is recommended that you keep this service running.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

Microsoft service that makes local computer changes associated with configuration and maintenance of the homegroup-joined computer. If this service is stopped or disabled, your computer will not work properly in a homegroup and your homegroup might not work properly. It is recommended that you keep this service running.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.

Microsoft service that provides X.509 certificate and key management services for the Network Access Protection Agent (NAPAgent). Enforcement technologies that use X.509 certificates may not function properly without this service.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the actual application is what is listed as the filename.