Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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AlienFXWindowsService.exe
Alienware AlienFX Windows Service by Alienware Corporation (Signed)
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).
Details
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
Programs
The following programs will install this file
“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...”
“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...”
Behaviors
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
Resource utilization
(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
CPU |
Total CPU: | 0.00012154% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00006834% | |
User CPU: | 0.00005321% | |
Kernel CPU time: | 140 ms/min | |
Memory |
Private memory: | 33.3 MB | |
Private (maximum): | 22.87 MB | |
Private (minimum): | 232 KB | |
Non-paged memory: | 33.3 MB | |
Virtual memory: | 531.85 MB | |
Virtual memory (peak): | 534.57 MB | |
Working set: | 13.1 MB | |
Working set (peak): | 22.89 MB | |
Resource allocations |
Threads: | 7 | |
Handles: | 233 | |
Process 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) |
Threads
Averages
clr.dll |
Total CPU: | 0.00024406% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00015254% | |
User CPU: | 0.00009152% | |
CPU cycles: | 6,031/sec | |
Memory: | 9.39 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.
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 8.1 |
50.00% |
|
Windows 8 |
25.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
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Distribution by country
Canada installs about 50.00% of Alienware AlienFX Windows Service.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Alienware |
100.00% |
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