AppleTimeSrv.exe
Boot Camp by Apple Inc. (Signed)
Overview
There are 3 versions of appletimesrv.exe in the wild, the latest version being 3.0.0.0. It is started as a Windows Service called 'Apple Time Service' with the name 'AppleTimeSrv' and described as “Maintains time and date when switching between Mac OS X and Windows”. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 108.7 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Apple Inc. by VeriSign. The executable is a .NET framework assembly utilizing the CLR. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0000% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 2.27 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 2.92 MB.
What is appletimesrv.exe?
The Apple Time Service synchronizes the date and time for for Boot Camp installed systems for both Windows and Mac OS. Time synchronization is critical for the proper operation of many Windows and Mac services.
About appletimesrv.exe (from Apple Inc.)
“Boot Camp lets you install Windows on a Mac computer in its own partition, using a Microsoft Windows installation disc that you provide. After installation, you can use either Windows or Mac OS X on y”
 Details
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| File name: | appletimesrv.exe |
| Publisher: | Apple Inc. |
| Product name: | Boot Camp |
| Description: | Apple Time Service |
| Typical file path: | C:\Windows\System32\appletimesrv.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Apple Inc. |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Expiration date: | Monday, June 27, 2011 |
| Windows Service |
| Service name: | AppleTimeSrv |
| Display name: | Apple Time Service |
| Description: | “Maintains time and date when switching between Mac OS X and Windows” |
| Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of appletimesrv.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'AppleTimeSrv' (Apple Time Service)
- AppleTimeSrv
All file variations of appletimesrv.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
91.67% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.33% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 83.33% of Boot Camp.
