Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

6.2.8250.0 (winmain_win8beta.120217-1520) 0.03%
6.2.8102.0 (winmain_win8m3.110823-1455) 0.14%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 34.32%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 59.69%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.03%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 4.27%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 1.03%
5.1.2600.5755 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.090206-1316) 0.07%
5.1.2600.5755 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234) 0.28%
5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) 0.14%

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sc.exe

A tool to aid in developing services for WindowsNT by Microsoft

Remove sc.exe
Version:   5.1.2600.5755 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
MD5:   beabd93e229c090b1f87d34a1b927eac
SHA1:   7a6d143135b513cb1686d763a662993e32a9a541
SHA256:   08043870756d971d475ed12cf96d0b370295fb04fb094d430d37f03f019b5750
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is sc.exe?

sc.exe is an installed program of the Windows OS and provides utilities developing services for Windows.

Overview

sc.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. This version is installed on Windows XP.

DetailsDetails

File name:sc.exe
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:A tool to aid in developing services for WindowsNT
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
Original name:sc.exe.mui
File version:5.1.2600.5755 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
Product version:5.1.2600.5755
Size:34.5 KB (35,328 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:5.974800
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The task 'Scheduled Start' in the path '\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\Scheduled Start'
  • The job 'BitGuard' in the path '\BitGuard'
  • The job 'Video Performer Manager' in the path '\Video Performer Manager'
  • The task 'bProtector' in the path '\bProtector'
  • The job 'FindAmo Manager' in the path '\FindAmo Manager'
  • The task 'BrowserDefendert' in the path '\BrowserDefendert'
  • The job 'PC Performer Manager' in the path '\PC Performer Manager'
  • The task 'SvcRestartTask' runs daily in the path '\OfficeSoftwareProtectionPlatform\SvcRestartTask'
  • The job 'Browser Manager' in the path '\Browser Manager'
  • The task 'BrowserProtect' in the path '\BrowserProtect'
  • The job 'UPnPHostConfig' runs in the path '\Microsoft\Windows\UPnP\UPnPHostConfig'
  • The task 'SynchronizeTime' runs weekly in the path '\Microsoft\Windows\Time Synchronization\SynchronizeTime'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINXP\Tasks\BrowserProtect.job'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Video Performer Manager.job'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\BrowserProtect.job'
  • Entry path '\Sidekick Manager'
  • Entry path '\PC Performer Manager'
  • Entry path '\OfficeSoftwareProtectionPlatform\SvcRestartTask'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Browser Manager.job'
  • Entry path '\BrowserProtect'
  • Entry path '\bProtector'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\PC Performer Manager.job'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 56.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 27.00%
Windows 7 Professional 11.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.50%
Windows Seven Black Edition 1.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 44.16% of A tool to aid in developing services for WindowsNT.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 24.41%
Hewlett-Packard 18.90%
ASUS 18.90%
Acer 13.39%
Toshiba 11.81%
Sony 6.30%
Alienware 1.57%
Samsung 1.57%
GIGABYTE 1.57%
Lenovo 1.57%
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