Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

2.8.11.0 75.00%
2.8.9.0 25.00%

Relationships

Parent process
Related files

AlienFXWindowsService.exe

Alienware AlienFX Windows Service by Alienware Corporation (Signed)

Remove AlienFXWindowsService.exe
Version:   2.8.9.0
MD5:   6ac953cd695b37cdaba6c822106f47ef
SHA1:   9346117e6d9cebf3fe6959005cc46ddbd8165275

Overview

alienfxwindowsservice.exe runs as a service under the name AlienFXWindowsService with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Alienware Command Center published by Alienware Corp., Alienware Command Center from Alienware Corp. and Alienware Command Center by Alienware Corp.. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Alienware Corporation which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:alienfxwindowsservice.exe
Publisher:Alienware
Product name:Alienware AlienFX Windows Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\alienware\command center\alienfxwindowsservice.exe
File version:2.8.9.0
Size:12.86 KB (13,168 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Alienware Corporation
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Alienware Corp.
1% remove
AlienwareTM Command Center houses all of the custom software for your M11x. By placing programs like AlienFusion and AlienFXTM in a single, user-friendly interface, you gain more control over your system. This unique lighting system lets you choose from an array of color and transition effects across six distinct zones, including the AlienwareTM logo, keyboard, touchpad and more. Access your M11x’s power-management controls so you ca...
Alienware Corp.
8% remove
AlienwareTM Command Center houses all of the custom software for your M11x. By placing programs like AlienFusion and AlienFXTM in a single, user-friendly interface, you gain more control over your system. AlienFXTM — This unique lighting system lets you choose from an array of color and transition effects across six distinct zones, including the AlienwareTM logo, keyboard, touchpad and more. AlienFusion Power Management — Acce...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'AlienFXWindowsService'

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00012154%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00006834%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00005321%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:140 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Memory
Private memory:33.3 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):22.87 MB
Private (minimum):232 KB
Non-paged memory:33.3 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:531.85 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):534.57 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:13.1 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):22.89 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:7
12
Handles:233
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\alienware\command center\alienfxwindowsservice.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:AlienFXWindowsService
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

ResourcesThreads

Averages
 
clr.dll
Total CPU:0.00024406%
0.272967%
Kernel CPU:0.00015254%
0.107585%
User CPU:0.00009152%
0.165382%
CPU cycles:6,031/sec
5,741,424/sec
Memory:9.39 MB
1.16 MB
AlienFXWindowsService.exe (main module)
Total CPU:0.00012182%
Kernel CPU:0.00009136%
User CPU:0.00003045%
CPU cycles:3,241/sec
Memory:32 KB

Common loaded modules

These are modules that are typiclaly loaded within the context of this process.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 8.1 50.00%
Windows 8 25.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Canada installs about 50.00% of Alienware AlienFX Windows Service.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Alienware 100.00%
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