Should I block it?

60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

31.0 0.19%
30.0 1.80%
30.0 0.09%
29.0.1 2.94%
29.0 0.09%
28.0 0.09%
28.0 0.28%
27.0.1 1.42%
27.0.1 0.09%
26.0 0.09%
26.0 0.09%
26.0 0.09%
26.0 1.70%
25.0.1 1.52%
25.0 0.09%
25.0 0.09%
25.0 0.09%
25.0 0.09%
25.0 0.09%
25.0 0.28%
25.0 0.09%
25.0 3.69%
24.0 0.09%
24.0 0.09%
24.0 7.77%
View more

Relationships

maintenanceservice.exe

Firefox by Mozilla Corporation (Signed)

Remove maintenanceservice.exe
Version:   15.0.1
MD5:   cb8af049ac9be419a77adae288673359
SHA1:   45a72acd63e6faf752a5eb3da71aa84c6b1757f9
SHA256:   57c27a81c09bbee532d5907d3face1b6cba64d12c33e93582b45fb12ddf41748

What is maintenanceservice.exe?

This is a component for Mozilla Firefox, a free and open source web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation. Firefox uses the Gecko layout engine to render web pages, which implements current and anticipated web standards. Functions can be added through extensions, created by third-party developers. Firefox uses a sandbox security model, and limits scripts from accessing data from other web sites based on the same origin policy.

About maintenanceservice.exe (from Mozilla Corporation)

Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser. Firefox includes pop-up blocking, tab-browsing, integrated Google search, simplified privacy controls, a streamlined browser window that shows you

DetailsDetails

File name:maintenanceservice.exe
Publisher:Mozilla Foundation
Product name:Firefox
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\mozilla maintenance service\maintenanceservice.exe
File version:15.0.1
Size:111.47 KB (114,144 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Mozilla Corporation
Authority (CA):Thawte
Expiration date:Monday, October 29, 2012
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Alex Sirota
25% remove
FoxyTunes is an Extension for Mozilla Firefox that supports the Mozilla Suite and Mozilla Thunderbird. It allows you to control your favorite media player without leaving the browser. The controls are positioned on the status bar or one of the toolbars, so no extra space is wasted. FoxyTunes has several nice features. You can control the playback, adjust the volume, and see what's playing. Many more features are in development, among th...
Mozilla
12% remove
This version includes a "Responsive Design View" developer tool, adds support for the Opus audio format and adds preliminary native PDF support (turned off by default). Silent updates automatically update Firefox to the latest version without notifying the user, a feature that the web browsers Google Chrome and Internet Explorer 8 and above have already implemented, although the user is able to disable that function. Mozilla Firefox (US...
Mozilla
4% remove
Firefox now installs an optional service called the Mozilla Maintenance Service. This service allows Firefox to install updates without requiring you to click yes in the Windows User Account Control (UAC) dialog. Once Firefox has downloaded an update, the Mozilla Maintenance Service gets permission from Windows to allow the update to be applied without requiring you to click yes in the Windows User Account Control (UAC) dialog. Until th...
Mozilla
11% remove
Mozilla Firefox is a free and open source is a web browser coordinated by Mozilla Corporation and Mozilla Foundation that is a heavily localized. Firefox uses the Gecko layout engine to render web pages, which implements current and anticipated web standards. Functions can be added through extensions, created by third-party developers and thus provides an environment for web developers in which they can use built-in tools. Firefox uses ...
Mozilla
4% remove
Mozilla Firefox is a free and open source is a web browser coordinated by Mozilla Corporation and Mozilla Foundation that is a heavily localized. Firefox uses the Gecko layout engine to render web pages, which implements current and anticipated web standards. Functions can be added through extensions, created by third-party developers and thus provides an environment for web developers in which they can use built-in tools. Firefox uses ...
Mozilla
3% remove
This version includes a "Responsive Design View" developer tool, adds support for the Opus audio format and adds preliminary native PDF support (turned off by default). Silent updates automatically update Firefox to the latest version without notifying the user, a feature that the web browsers Google Chrome and Internet Explorer 8 and above have already implemented, although the user is able to disable that function. Mozilla Firefox (US...
Mozilla
4% remove
Mozilla Firefox is a free and open source is a web browser coordinated by Mozilla Corporation and Mozilla Foundation that is a heavily localized. Firefox uses the Gecko layout engine to render web pages, which implements current and anticipated web standards. Functions can be added through extensions, created by third-party developers and thus provides an environment for web developers in which they can use built-in tools. Firefox uses ...
Mozilla
8% remove
Mozilla Firefox is a free and open source is a web browser coordinated by Mozilla Corporation and Mozilla Foundation that is a heavily localized. Firefox uses the Gecko layout engine to render web pages, which implements current and anticipated web standards. Functions can be added through extensions, created by third-party developers and thus provides an environment for web developers in which they can use built-in tools. Firefox uses ...
Mozilla
10% remove
Mozilla Firefox is a free and open source is a web browser coordinated by Mozilla Corporation and Mozilla Foundation that is a heavily localized. Firefox uses the Gecko layout engine to render web pages, which implements current and anticipated web standards. Functions can be added through extensions, created by third-party developers and thus provides an environment for web developers in which they can use built-in tools. Firefox uses ...
Mozilla
10% remove
Mozilla Firefox 3.0 is a version of the Firefox web browser released on June 17, 2008. Firefox 3.0 uses version 1.9 of the Gecko layout engine for displaying web pages. This version fixes many bugs, improves standards compliance, and implements many new web APIs compared to Firefox 2.0. Other new features include a redesigned download manager, a new "Places" system for storing bookmarks and history, and separate themes for different ope...
Mozilla
4% remove
Mozilla Firefox is a free and open source is a web browser coordinated by Mozilla Corporation and Mozilla Foundation that is a heavily localized. Firefox uses the Gecko layout engine to render web pages, which implements current and anticipated web standards. Functions can be added through extensions, created by third-party developers and thus provides an environment for web developers in which they can use built-in tools. Firefox uses ...
Mozilla
11% remove
This version includes a "Responsive Design View" developer tool, adds support for the Opus audio format and adds preliminary native PDF support (turned off by default). Silent updates automatically update Firefox to the latest version without notifying the user, a feature that the web browsers Google Chrome and Internet Explorer 8 and above have already implemented, although the user is able to disable that function. Mozilla Firefox (US...
Mozilla
4% remove
Mozilla Firefox is a free and open source is a web browser coordinated by Mozilla Corporation and Mozilla Foundation that is a heavily localized. Firefox uses the Gecko layout engine to render web pages, which implements current and anticipated web standards. Functions can be added through extensions, created by third-party developers and thus provides an environment for web developers in which they can use built-in tools. Firefox uses ...
Mozilla
10% remove
Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser. Firefox includes pop-up blocking, tab-browsing, integrated Google search, simplified privacy controls, a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most out of your time online.
Mozilla
5% remove
Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser. Firefox includes pop-up blocking, tab-browsing, integrated Google search, simplified privacy controls, a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most out of your time online.
Mozilla
7% remove
For Firefox 14, a new hang detector (similar to how Mozilla currently collects other data) allows Mozilla to collect, analyze, and identify the cause of the browser freezing/hanging. Mozilla will use this information to improve the responsiveness of Firefox for future releases. Mozilla Firefox (US English locale) is a free and open source is a web browser coordinated by Mozilla Corporation and Mozilla Foundation that is a heavily locali...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • MozillaMaintenance

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 34.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 17.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 10.50%
Windows 8.1 10.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 6.50%
Windows 7 Professional 5.00%
Windows 8 4.50%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.00%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 2.00%
Windows 8 Pro 1.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise N 1.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 1.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.00%
Windows 8.1 N 0.50%
Windows 8 Single Language 0.50%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 0.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise 0.50%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 0.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 36.18% of Firefox.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 18.05%
ASUS 15.79%
Hewlett-Packard 15.41%
Toshiba 12.03%
Acer 9.40%
Lenovo 6.02%
Sony 5.26%
Compaq 4.51%
Intel 3.76%
GIGABYTE 2.26%
Samsung 1.50%
Medion 1.50%
Alienware 1.13%
American Megatrends 1.13%
Sahara 0.75%
Gateway 0.75%
NEC 0.75%
Should I remove It? Clean your PC of unwanted adware, toolbars and bloatware.

Download it for FREE