AcSvc.exe
ThinkVantage Access Connections by Lenovo(Japan)Ltd. (Signed)
Overview
There are 5 versions of AcSvc.exe in the wild, the latest version being 5.97. It is started as a Windows Service called 'Access Connections Main Service' with the name 'AcSvc'. 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 231.56 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Lenovo(Japan)Ltd. by VeriSign. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program ThinkVantage Access Connections from Lenovo. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0006% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 9.2 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 14.97 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 56 Bytes per minute for reads and 2.91 KB per minute for writes.
What is AcSvc.exe?
ThinkVantage Access Connections enables users to create and manage location profiles, used to connect easily to the appropriate network when using a portable computer. Switching your active profile allows you to switch what network your computer will connect to.
About AcSvc.exe (from Lenovo(Japan)Ltd.)
“Avoid support costs by allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments, managing security settings, printers, home page and other location-specific settings automatically. ”
Details |
File name: | AcSvc.exe |
Publisher: | Lenovo |
Product name: | ThinkVantage Access Connections |
Description: | ThinkVantage Access Connections Main Service |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\thinkpad\connectutilities\acsvc.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Lenovo(Japan)Ltd. |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Effective date: | Monday, October 29, 2007 |
Expiration date: | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 |
Windows Service |
Service name: | AcSvc |
Display name: | Access Connections Main Service |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess, InteractiveProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of ThinkVantage Access Connections.)
ThinkVantage Access Connections is a connectivity assistant program for your ThinkPad computer. It enables you to quickly switch the network settings and Internet settings by selecting a location prof...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of AcSvc.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'AcSvc' (Access Connections Main Service)
All file variations of AcSvc.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
66.67% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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Windows Vista Business |
16.67% |
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Distribution by country
TT installs about 33.33% of ThinkVantage Access Connections.