Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
DCDhcpService.exe
DirectConnect DHCP Server by Atheros Communications Inc. (Signed)
Version: | 1.0.0.1 |
MD5: | 75e3c4bb1ed032310edcf5691a452b4b |
SHA1: | 78aae6b01b300e3bec176b46c9791ae1b3e4c435 |
SHA256: | e7fdf778cbd347017a84eb3919c530ed1eacb22277f3ea3b6ff3ea45d9fe8a6d |
Overview
dcdhcpservice.exe runs as a service under the name DCDhcpService within the local user context. This is typically installed with the program Qualcomm Atheros Direct Connect published by Qualcomm Atheros. The file is digitally signed by Atheros Communications Inc. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
File name: | dcdhcpservice.exe |
Publisher: | Atheros Communication Inc. |
Product name: | DirectConnect DHCP Server |
Description: | Atheros DirectConnect DHCP Service |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\sony\vaio smart network\wfda\dcdhcpservice.exe |
File version: | 1.0.0.1 |
Size: | 101.66 KB (104,096 bytes) |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Atheros Communications Inc. |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Expiration date: | Friday, January 4, 2013 |
Digital DNA |
File packed: | No |
.NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
“Qualcomm® Direct Connect™ technology enables two or more Wi-Fi®-enabled devices to easily connect directly to establish a network of wireless connectivity without transmitting through an access point. For devices outside of the home or office, in locations like airplanes and trains, classrooms and libraries, sports events and coffee shops, Direct Connect opens up a world of content sharing, With Direct Connect Mobile, a user can share c...”
Behaviors
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
50.00% |
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Distribution by country
India installs about 50.00% of DirectConnect DHCP Server.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Sony |
100.00% |
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