fussvc.exe
Microsoft Windows Kits 8.0 by Microsoft
Overview
There are 6 versions of fussvc.exe in the wild, the latest version being 3.2.9600.17029 (winblue_gdr.140219-1702). It is started as a Windows Service called 'fussvc'. 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 135.33 KB. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program Windows App Certification Kit Native Components from Microsoft Corporation. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0000% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 1008 KB with the maximum memory reaching around 3.73 MB and write I/O transfers are about 0 Bytes per minute.
What is fussvc.exe?
Fast user switching is a feature on some modern multi-user operating systems such as Windows. It allows users to switch between user accounts on a single PC without quitting applications and logging out. Fast user switching in Windows is based on Remote Desktop Services technology.
Details |
File name: | fussvc.exe |
Publisher: | Microsoft Corporation |
Product name: | Microsoft (R) Windows (R) Kits 8.0 |
Description: | Fast User Switching Utility Service |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\windows kits\8.0\app certification kit\fussvc.exe |
Windows Service |
Display name: | fussvc |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Microsoft (R) Windows (R) Kits 8.0.)
“The Windows App Certification Kit (ACK) is used to validate compliance with certification requirements, and replaces the Windows Software Logo Kit (WSLK) used for validation in the Windows 7 Software ...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of fussvc.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
All file variations of fussvc.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
36.00% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
32.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.00% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.00% |
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Windows 8 Enterprise |
4.00% |
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Windows 8 |
4.00% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 50.00% of Microsoft (R) Windows (R) Kits 8.0.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Dell |
31.58% |
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Acer |
21.05% |
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Lenovo |
10.53% |
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ASUS |
10.53% |
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Intel |
10.53% |
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MSI |
10.53% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
5.26% |
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