Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

2.3.39.2 5.88%
2.2.22.2 17.65%
2.1.18.2 10.59%
2.0.12.2 60.00%
2.0.8.2 4.71%
2.0.3.1 1.18%

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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
advapi32.dll
ControlService, RegOpenKeyExW, SetServiceStatus, QueryServiceStatus, StartServiceW, RegQueryValueExW, RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerExW, OpenServiceW, StartServiceCtrlDispatcherW, OpenSCManagerW, DeleteService, CloseServiceHandle, CreateServiceW, RegCloseKey
kernel32.dll
SetLastError, CreateThread, LocalFree, CloseHandle, lstrcmpiW, CreateEventW, GetLastError, GetModuleFileNameW, GetVersionExW, FormatMessageW, SetEvent, CreateProcessW, GetCommandLineW, CreateFileW, WriteConsoleW, SetStdHandle, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, HeapSetInformation, RaiseException, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, HeapAlloc, HeapFree, IsProcessorFeaturePresent, EnterCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, DecodePointer, EncodePointer, GetProcAddress, GetModuleHandleW, ExitProcess, WriteFile, GetStdHandle, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, GetEnvironmentStringsW, SetHandleCount, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, GetFileType, GetStartupInfoW, DeleteCriticalSection, TlsAlloc, TlsGetValue, TlsSetValue, TlsFree, InterlockedIncrement, GetCurrentThreadId, InterlockedDecrement, HeapCreate, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetTickCount, GetCurrentProcessId, Sleep, GetCPInfo, GetACP, GetOEMCP, IsValidCodePage, WideCharToMultiByte, RtlUnwind, HeapSize, SetFilePointer, GetConsoleCP, GetConsoleMode, LoadLibraryW, HeapReAlloc, FlushFileBuffers, LCMapStringW, MultiByteToWideChar, GetStringTypeW, GetVersionExA, LoadLibraryA
ole32.dll
CoCreateInstance, CoUninitialize, CoInitialize
user32.dll
MsgWaitForMultipleObjects

SDWSCSvc.exe

Spybot - Search & Destroy by Safer Networking Ltd. (Signed)

Remove SDWSCSvc.exe
Version:   2.0.3.1
MD5:   eba6f44e21eb62fca52de9417b102ef6
SHA1:   d3c6c720c648e819180c6c58f5c326dec48914a2
SHA256:   dd84a518135e49f5fd5f6d9a2c312d7fbeb48e98ce3faf2dd0651f37c4f13cbe

What is SDWSCSvc.exe?

Windows Security Center integration for Spybot Search & Destroy (S&D) is a spyware and adware removal computer program that scans the computer hard disk and/or RAM for malicious software. In addition to spyware and adware detection and disinfection, Spybot-S&D can repair the registry, winsock LSPs, ActiveX objects, browser hijackers and BHOs, PUPS, computer cookies, trackerware, heavy duty, homepage hijackers, keyloggers, LSP, tracks, trojans, spybots, revision, and other kinds of malware.

About SDWSCSvc.exe (from Safer Networking Ltd.)

Spybot-S&D is free for private use. Even if you don’t see the symptoms, your computer may be infected. The creators of spyware are constantly developing new ways of invading your privacy. Team Spybot

DetailsDetails

File name:sdwscsvc.exe
Publisher:Safer-Networking Ltd.
Product name:Spybot - Search & Destroy
Description:Windows Security Center integration.
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\spybot - search & destroy 2\sdwscsvc.exe
File version:2.0.3.1
Product version:2.0.3.0
Size:163.13 KB (167,040 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Safer Networking Ltd.
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Expiration date:Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Safer-Networking Ltd.
6% remove
Spybot Search & Destroy (S&D) is a spyware and adware removal computer program compatible with Microsoft Windows. It scans the computer hard disk and/or RAM for malicious software. In addition to spyware and adware detection and disinfection, Spybot-S&D can repair the registry, winsock LSPs, ActiveX objects, browser hijackers and BHOs, PUPS, computer cookies, trackerware, heavy duty, homepage hijackers, keyloggers, LSP, tracks, trojans,...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • SDWSCService
  • 'SDWSCService' (Spybot-S&D 2 Security Center Service)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 50.59%
Windows 7 Professional 10.59%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.06%
Microsoft Windows XP 7.06%
Windows 8 5.88%
Windows 8.1 Pro 4.71%
Windows 8 Single Language 2.35%
Windows Vista Home Basic 2.35%
Windows Vista Business 2.35%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 2.35%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.35%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.35%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 62.35% of Spybot - Search & Destroy.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 24.39%
Sony 19.51%
Hewlett-Packard 14.63%
Acer 10.98%
ASUS 9.76%
Toshiba 4.88%
Intel 4.88%
Alienware 2.44%
Lenovo 2.44%
American Megatrends 2.44%
Samsung 2.44%
GIGABYTE 1.22%
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