Should I block it?

60%

60% of PCs block this file from running.

Possible reason:

Performance resource utilization

Additional versions

7.00.3428	5.56%
7.00.2406	5.56%
7.00.2406	5.56%
7.00.2406	5.56%
7.00.2320	22.22%
6.00.1027	44.44%
5.00.0000	11.11%

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PE file structure

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Import table

advapi32.dll

RegCloseKey, RegOpenKeyExW, RegCreateKeyExW, RegSetValueExW, RegQueryValueExW

kernel32.dll

GetModuleFileNameW, CloseHandle, GetLastError, CreateMutexW, TerminateProcess, Process32NextW, OpenProcess, Process32FirstW, CreateToolhelp32Snapshot, SearchPathW, FindClose, FreeLibrary, FindNextFileW, LoadLibraryW, FindFirstFileW, Sleep, GetProcAddress, SetErrorMode, MultiByteToWideChar, InterlockedIncrement, GetVersionExW, QueryPerformanceCounter, SetStdHandle, GetStringTypeW, GetStringTypeA, GetSystemInfo, VirtualProtect, VirtualQuery, GetCPInfo, GetOEMCP, LoadLibraryA, HeapReAlloc, VirtualAlloc, SetFilePointer, LCMapStringW, LCMapStringA, IsBadCodePtr, IsBadWritePtr, IsBadReadPtr, GetThreadLocale, GetLocaleInfoA, GetACP, InterlockedExchange, GetTickCount, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCurrentProcessId, FlushFileBuffers, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, HeapSize, InterlockedDecrement, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, VirtualFree, HeapCreate, HeapDestroy, GetFileType, SetHandleCount, GetEnvironmentStringsW, WideCharToMultiByte, RtlUnwind, GetModuleHandleA, GetStartupInfoA, GetCommandLineA, GetVersionExA, HeapFree, HeapAlloc, ExitProcess, GetCurrentProcess, WriteFile, GetStdHandle, GetModuleFileNameA, UnhandledExceptionFilter, FreeEnvironmentStringsA, GetEnvironmentStrings, FreeEnvironmentStringsW

ole32.dll

CoUninitialize, CoInitialize, GetRunningObjectTable, CreateClassMoniker, CoCreateInstance

shell32.dll

ShellExecuteExW

shlwapi.dll

PathFindExtensionW, PathCombineW, PathAppendW, PathRemoveFileSpecW, PathAddBackslashW

user32.dll

RegisterWindowMessageA, GetMessageW, TranslateMessage, DispatchMessageW, CreateWindowExW, RegisterClassExW, DefWindowProcW, DestroyWindow, PostQuitMessage, EndDialog, IsDlgButtonChecked, GetSystemMetrics, GetWindowRect, SetWindowPos, wsprintfW, PostMessageW, FindWindowW, DialogBoxParamW

PDVDSERV.exe

PowerDVD by CyberLink (Signed)

Remove PDVDSERV.exe

Version:	6.00.1027
MD5:	8fb740d758b14b1bc950cc347c21e461
SHA1:	7871b02ff1a25eeb1aa0e3a55e74c2b62d0f21a0
SHA256:	6eab429de35d87c94e9b912e189c248428653674939352e0210fc026f5a4b564

Overview

pdvdserv.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 is installed with a couple of know programs including PowerDVD published by CyberLink Corp., PowerDVD from CyberLink Corp. and PowerDVD by CyberLink Corp.. The file is digitally signed by CyberLink which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

Details

File name:	pdvdserv.exe
Publisher:	Cyberlink Corp.
Product name:	PowerDVD
Description:	PowerDVD RC Service
Typical file path:	C:\Program Files\cyberlink\powerdvd\pdvdserv.exe
File version:	6.00.1027
Size:	32 KB (32,768 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:	CyberLink
Authority (CA):	VeriSign
Effective date:	Thursday, May 4, 2006
Digital DNA
File packed:	No
.NET CLR:	No

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Programs

The following programs will install this file

ASUSDVD

ASUS

10% remove

“This is the software driver for the included DVD system. The ASUS DVD provides cutting-edge multimedia experience with superior playback capacities and high-speed data transfer. Built-in advanced technologies provide users of the DVD- with a quiet, stable and high-performance multimedia environment.”

PowerDVD

CyberLink Corp.

27% remove

CyberLink PowerDVD is a media player for Microsoft Windows. All editions support the viewing of DVD. The Ultra and Pro editions support Blu-ray playback, including the playback of Blu-ray 3D content. 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.

CyberLink Media Suite 10

CyberLink Corp.

7% remove

“Packed with the tools you need, you’ll be able to enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies, create your own Hollywood productions, share videos and photos to your social communities, organize your media in ways and burn discs to back up your content. With Media Suite, there are no limits to what you can do! CyberLink Media Suite has everything you need to elevate your digital life. One powerful yet easy-to-use solution lets you organize, play, edi...”

CyberLink Media Suite Essentials

CyberLink Corp.

27% remove

“Enjoy Blu-ray, DVD and all the latest video formats to watch your favorite movies. Watch the latest Blu-ray movies, videos and photos in superb 3D quality and transform your 2D media into eye-popping 3D. Supports MVC 1080i 3D, MVC Transport Stream 3D (M2TS), MK3D and more. Browse over 17 million high-quality, DRM-free tracks. Buy and download songs directly for immediate enjoyment. Import 3D media, edit in a 3D environment, and export i...”

CyberLink Home Cinema 10

CyberLink Corp.

5% remove