pctssvc.exe
By PC Tools (Signed)
Overview
There are 7 versions of pctssvc.exe in the wild, the latest version being 7.0.0.171. It is started as a Windows Service called 'PC Tools Security Service' with the name 'sdCoreService' and described as “Provides spyware and malware protection for the system. If this service is disabled spyware protection will be disabled.”. . 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 1.06 MB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to PC Tools by VeriSign. The programs Spyware Doctor 7.0, PC Tools AntiVirus Free and Spyware Doctor 5.5 have been observed as installing specific variations of pctssvc.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is less than 0.01%, the average private memory consumption is about 226.11 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 9.42 MB per minute for reads and 5.66 MB per minute for writes.
What is pctssvc.exe?
PC Tools Security Service for PC Tools Security.
About pctssvc.exe (from PC Tools)
“PC Tools Security is a full antivirus and antispyware package designed to protect from known viruses, worms, Trojans and other threats while defending against spyware, adware, bots, keyloggers and oth”
 Details
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| File name: | pctssvc.exe |
| Publisher: | PC Tools |
| Description: | PC Tools Security Service |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\pc tools security\pctssvc.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | PC Tools |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Windows Service |
| Service name: | sdCoreService |
| Display name: | PC Tools Security Service |
| Description: | “Provides spyware and malware protection for the system. If this service is disabled spyware protection will be disabled.” |
| Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of pctssvc.exe.)
“Spyware Doctor is a spyware remover and provides real-time protection against spyware, adware, Trojan horses, keyloggers, spyware cookies, adbots, spybots, browser hijackers, and phishing attacks. Spy...”
“PC Tools AntiVirus Free is a full antivirus and antispyware package designed to protect from known viruses, worms, Trojans and other threats while defending against spyware, adware, bots, keyloggers a...”
PC Tools Internet Security is a personal firewall. The program is a two-way firewall, monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic from a computer. It is a paid software designed for Windows 7 (32-/64-bit...
“As part of Symantec's commitment to your online protection, we are streamlining our product range to offer you fewer, better solutions. ”
“Intelligent automatic protection makes it simple to use for novices but configurable enough for expert users. All-in-one security suite featuring our award-winning anti-spyware, anti-virus, firewall a...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of pctssvc.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'sdCoreService' (PC Tools Security Service)
- sdCoreService
All file variations of pctssvc.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
30.77% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
23.08% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
15.38% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
15.38% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.69% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
7.69% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 76.92% of pctssvc.exe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| ASUS |
25.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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| Dell |
25.00% |
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| Gateway |
25.00% |
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