Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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pdvd11serv.exe
PowerDVD RC Service by CyberLink (Signed)
| Version: | 11.0.0.2114 |
| MD5: | f91588ba6b90f9bc0357baa19d7a1ee0 |
| SHA1: | 6aaaa4385c32832c08bd8e18fbbf112f649e4a35 |
| SHA256: | 5770b6947d1154493baa3dd783b492aa8e43edb146bfb7b5b58b3afc8d33f14a |
What is pdvd11serv.exe?
CyberLink PowerDVD is a media player for Microsoft Windows; several editions of the software are sold including "Ultra", "Deluxe" and "Standard". All editions support the viewing of DVD and the Ultra edition supports Blu-ray playback, including the playback of Blu-ray 3D content. It is often bundled with a variety of PC systems and peripheral devices (particularly optical drives).
Overview
pdvd11serv.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). It has been configured with a firewall exception which allows both inbound and outbound network communication without being blocked. It is installed with a couple of know programs including CyberLink PowerDVD 11 published by CyberLink Corp., CyberLink PowerDVD 11 from CyberLink Corp. and CyberLink PowerDVD 11 by CyberLink Corp..
Details
| File name: | pdvd11serv.exe |
| Publisher: | CyberLink Corp. |
| Product name: | PowerDVD RC Service |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\cyberlink\powerdvd11\pdvd11serv.exe |
| Original name: | PDVDSERV.EXE |
| File version: | 11.0.0.2114 |
| Size: | 225.29 KB (230,696 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | CyberLink |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Monday, February 16, 2009 |
| Expiration date: | Thursday, April 12, 2012 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
CyberLink PowerDVD 11 is a media player for Microsoft Windows. PowerDVD is distributed on physical media or by download from the Cyberlink website. It is often bundled with a variety of PC systems and peripheral devices (particularly optical drives).
Behaviors
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'RemoteControl11' → C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD11\PDVD11Serv.exe
Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
- Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD11\PDVD11Serv.exe'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
25.00% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
8.33% |
|
Distribution by country
Ireland installs about 41.67% of PowerDVD RC Service.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Toshiba |
50.00% |
|
| Dell |
16.67% |
|
| Lenovo |
16.67% |
|
| Acer |
8.33% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
8.33% |
|
