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No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

4.1.15.100 16.67%
4.1.3.0 16.67%
2.01 16.67%
2.0.9.0 16.67%
2.0.8.0 16.67%
2.0.7.0 16.67%

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TPKNRSVC.exe

ThinkVantage Communications Utility by Lenovo(Japan)Ltd. (Signed)

Remove TPKNRSVC.exe
Version:   2.0.8.0
MD5:   b9276b99d749c45f3947be03ca0137b7
SHA1:   e3ec349ecd1dea599b16e4db502b7fbe5a139cfd
SHA256:   5f050f029d6bcab52f646d97b9c9388d0c5b53aca65ccb6c6e15598258b9d7d3

Overview

tpknrsvc.exe runs as a service under the name Lenovo AVFramework Microphone Volume Controller and Dolby Interface (LENOVO.TPKNRSVC) within the local user context. It is installed with a couple of know programs including ThinkVantage Communications Utility published by Lenovo and ThinkVantage Communications Utility published by Lenovo. The file is digitally signed by Lenovo(Japan)Ltd. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:tpknrsvc.exe
Publisher:Lenovo Group Limited
Product name:ThinkVantage Communications Utility
Description:Microphone volume control service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\lenovo\communications utility\tpknrsvc.exe
File version:2.0.8.0
Size:58.85 KB (60,264 bytes)
Build date:7/21/2011 10:49 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Lenovo(Japan)Ltd.
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Lenovo
4% remove
ThinkVantage Communications Utility is a assistant program for video and voice over the internet (Video and Voice over IP) software. It enables you to change all settings for the integrated camera, MIC and audio functions.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'LENOVO.TPKNRSVC' (Lenovo AVFramework Microphone Volume Controller and Dolby Interface)
  • LENOVO.TPKNRSVC

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Professional 33.33%
Windows 8 Pro 16.67%
Windows 8 16.67%
Windows 7 Enterprise 16.67%
Windows 7 Ultimate 16.67%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 33.33% of ThinkVantage Communications Utility.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Lenovo 100.00%
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