pctsAuxs.exe
By PC Tools (Signed)
Overview
pctsauxs.exe has 7 known versions, the most recent one is 9, 0, 0, 29. It is started as a Windows Service called 'PC Tools Auxiliary Service' with the name 'sdAuxService' and described as “Provides auxiliary PC Tools Security services. If this service is disabled spyware protection will be reduced.”. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 426.06 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to PC Tools by the certification authority VeriSign. The programs Spyware Doctor 5.5, PC Tools AntiVirus Free 9.0 and PC Tools Spyware Doctor met AntiVirus 9.0 have been observed as installing specific variations of pctsauxs.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0029% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 1.96 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 2.26 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 0 Bytes per minute for reads and 0 Bytes per minute for writes.
What is pctsauxs.exe?
PC Tools Auxiliary Service for PC Tools Security.
About pctsauxs.exe (from PC Tools)
“PC Tools Security is a full antivirus and antispyware package designed to protect from known viruses, worms, Trojans and other threats while defending against spyware, adware, bots, keyloggers and oth”
 Details
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| File name: | pctsauxs.exe |
| Publisher: | PC Tools |
| Description: | PC Tools Auxiliary Service |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\pc tools security\pctsauxs.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | PC Tools |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Windows Service |
| Service name: | sdAuxService |
| Display name: | PC Tools Auxiliary Service |
| Description: | “Provides auxiliary PC Tools Security services. If this service is disabled spyware protection will be reduced.” |
| Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of pctsauxs.exe.)
“Spyware Doctor is a spyware remover and provides real-time protection against spyware, adware, Trojan horses, keyloggers, spyware cookies, adbots, spybots, browser hijackers, and phishing attacks. Spy...”
Downloading PC Tools AntiVirus Free provides basic antivirus and antispyware protection, with Smart Updates to keep your PC safe, File Guard to provide real-time protection and Email Guard to protect ...
PC Tools Internet Security is a personal firewall. The program is a two-way firewall, monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic from a computer. It is a paid software designed for Windows 7 (32-/64-bit...
“PC Tools Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus detects and stops the latest and most malicious forms of viruses and spyware. Integrating multiple layers of protection, it stops and blocks these types of malwa...”
“All-in-one security suite featuring our award-winning anti-spyware, anti-virus, firewall and spam protection. PC Tools Internet Security Suite offers powerful anti-spyware, anti-virus, firewall and sp...”
“Intelligent automatic protection makes it simple to use for novices but configurable enough for expert users. All-in-one security suite featuring our award-winning anti-spyware, anti-virus, firewall a...”
“As part of Symantec's commitment to your online protection, we are streamlining our product range to offer you fewer, better solutions. ”
“PC Tools Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus detects and stops the latest and most malicious forms of viruses and spyware. Integrating multiple layers of protection, it stops and blocks these types of malwa...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of pctsauxs.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'sdAuxService' (PC Tools Auxiliary Service)
- sdAuxService
All file variations of pctsauxs.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
22.22% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.22% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
18.52% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
14.81% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.41% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
7.41% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
3.70% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
3.70% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 59.26% of pctsauxs.exe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
26.09% |
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| ASUS |
17.39% |
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| Toshiba |
17.39% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
13.04% |
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| Acer |
8.70% |
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| American Megatrends |
8.70% |
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| Gateway |
8.70% |
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