Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

5.2.3790.3959 (srv03_sp2_rtm.070216-1710) 0.76%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 60.31%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 2.67%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 0.76%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 6.11%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 3.05%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 0.38%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 1.91%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 0.76%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 0.38%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 1.53%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 0.76%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 0.38%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 0.76%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 0.38%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108) 0.38%
5.1.2600.3311 (xpsp.080212-0003) 0.76%
5.1.2600.3300 (xpsp.080125-2027) 0.38%
5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) 14.50%
5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) 0.76%
5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) 0.38%
5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) 0.38%
5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) 0.38%
5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) 0.38%
5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) 0.38%

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PCHSVC.dll

Microsoft PCHealth Service Holder by Microsoft

Remove PCHSVC.dll
Version:   5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108)
MD5:   c6aea04cddb0d695a586b80598772eb7
SHA1:   82d1c0405ae495cf003a76e3a2b3ddcf80118984
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is PCHSVC.dll?

PC Health is a suite of features and technologies focused on improving the user experience by providing easier access to Help Content and support services. If the Help and Support Center information is not enough, Support Automation Framework (SAF) applications make it easy for the user to escalate support incidents to the right support center. SAF provides support vendors with the infrastructure to create their own support channels and incident submission applications.

Overview

pchsvc.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. This version is installed on Windows XP.

DetailsDetails

File name:pchsvc.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft PCHealth Service Holder
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\windows\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\pchsvc.dll
File version:5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108)
Product version:5.1.2600.5512
Size:37.5 KB (38,400 bytes)
Build date:4/15/2008 6:54 PM
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++
.NET CLR:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Hosted services
Runs as a shared service under the Windows svcHost
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'
  • Shared name is 'helpsvc'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 100.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 35.94% of Microsoft PCHealth Service Holder.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 36.02%
Intel 12.42%
Toshiba 9.94%
American Megatrends 9.32%
GIGABYTE 4.97%
ASUS 4.97%
Hewlett-Packard 4.97%
Compaq 4.97%
Sahara 4.35%
Lenovo 3.73%
Acer 1.86%
Sony 1.24%
MSI 1.24%
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