Versions

12,8,957,0	63.49%
12,8,839,0	20.63%
12,8,737,0	1.59%
12,1,317,0	1.59%
12,1,317,0	1.59%
12,1,231,0	7.94%
12,0,610,0	1.59%
12,0,610,0	1.59%

There are 8 versions of McAPExe.exe in the wild, the latest version being 12,8,957,0. It is started as a Windows Service called 'McAfee AP Service' with the name 'McAPExe'. 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 161.39 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to McAfee by VeriSign. The programs ooVoo Video Chat Toolbar, Search Protect and McAfee All Access – AntiVirus Plus have been observed as installing specific variations of McAPExe.exe. The executable is a .NET framework assembly utilizing the CLR. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0007% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 4.04 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 6.15 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 1.42 KB per minute for reads and 0 Bytes per minute for writes.

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