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%

There are 6 versions of sdwscsvc.exe in the wild, the latest version being 2.3.39.2. It is started as a Windows Service called 'SDWSCService' with the name 'SDWSCService' and described as “Integrates Spybot into the Windows Security Center.”. . 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 165.56 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Safer Networking Ltd. by VeriSign. Numerous variations of sdwscsvc.exe have been installed with both Spybot - Search & Destroy and Spybot - Search & Destroy 2. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0011% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 3.37 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 6.01 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 107 Bytes per minute for reads and 2 Bytes per minute for writes.

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.