Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

12,8,957,0 63.49%
12,8,839,0 20.63%
12,8,737,0 1.59%
12,1,317,0 1.59%
12,1,317,0 1.59%
12,1,231,0 7.94%
12,0,610,0 1.59%
12,0,610,0 1.59%

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PE structurePE file structure
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Import table
advapi32.dll
RegNotifyChangeKeyValue, GetUserNameW, SetSecurityInfo, GetSecurityInfo, ConvertStringSecurityDescriptorToSecurityDescriptorW, GetAce, GetAclInformation, AddAce, InitializeAcl, IsValidSid, GetLengthSid, CopySid, GetSidSubAuthority, InitializeSid, GetSidLengthRequired, RegEnumKeyExW, RegCreateKeyExW, RegQueryValueExW, RegOpenKeyExW, RegQueryValueExA, RegCloseKey, RegOpenKeyExA
kernel32.dll
WaitForMultipleObjects, LocalFree, lstrcmpiW, SetLastError, OpenEventW, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement, GetPrivateProfileStructA, GetPrivateProfileStringA, WritePrivateProfileStructA, CreateFileW, GetFileSize, ReadFile, WriteFile, DeleteFileW, FindFirstFileW, FindClose, GetFileAttributesW, SetFileAttributesW, CreateThread, GetShortPathNameW, SetFilePointer, GetCurrentDirectoryW, CreateDirectoryW, RemoveDirectoryW, MoveFileExW, GetWindowsDirectoryA, CreateFileA, OutputDebugStringW, CreateMutexW, GetCurrentProcessId, GetCurrentThreadId, GetLocalTime, ReleaseMutex, SetConsoleCtrlHandler, WriteConsoleW, SetStdHandle, GetConsoleMode, GetConsoleCP, CreateEventW, TerminateThread, SetEvent, LoadLibraryExW, WaitForSingleObject, GetModuleHandleW, GetModuleFileNameW, GetVersionExW, CloseHandle, GetACP, GetLocaleInfoA, GetThreadLocale, MultiByteToWideChar, WideCharToMultiByte, GetLastError, GetProcAddress, LeaveCriticalSection, LoadLibraryW, EnterCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, FreeLibrary, InitializeCriticalSection, FindNextFileW, HeapDestroy, HeapAlloc, HeapFree, HeapReAlloc, HeapSize, GetProcessHeap, VirtualProtect, VirtualAlloc, GetSystemInfo, VirtualQuery, DecodePointer, EncodePointer, GetCommandLineW, HeapSetInformation, GetStartupInfoW, RaiseException, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, ExitProcess, GetStdHandle, HeapCreate, IsProcessorFeaturePresent, GetCPInfo, GetOEMCP, IsValidCodePage, TlsAlloc, TlsGetValue, TlsSetValue, TlsFree, RtlUnwind, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, GetEnvironmentStringsW, SetHandleCount, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, GetFileType, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetTickCount, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, Sleep, LCMapStringW, GetStringTypeW, FlushFileBuffers
shell32.dll
SHGetFolderPathW
user32.dll
TranslateMessage, PeekMessageW, MsgWaitForMultipleObjectsEx, DispatchMessageW

McAPExe.exe

McAfee SecurityCenter by McAfee (Signed)

Remove McAPExe.exe
Version:   12,1,231,0
MD5:   c1d8836625296de901938b593842238e
SHA1:   13b6f0a7f5e3263f3f8acd52e2e8a84b60d02c49

What is McAPExe.exe?

McAfee Access Protection is part of McAfee SecurityCenter, a security solution that allows users to monitor their computer's security status and to know instantly whether their computer's virus, spyware, e-mail, and firewall protection services are up-to-date. Most McAfee SecurityCenter builds offer trial subscriptions to McAfee’s security software.

About McAPExe.exe (from McAfee)

“McAfee Security Scan is a free tool that automatically checks and reports if your PC is protected. Your PC's security status is determined by the state of your anti-virus and firewall protection. Your”

DetailsDetails

File name:McAPExe.exe
Publisher:McAfee, Inc.
Product name:McAfee SecurityCenter
Description:McAfee Access Protection
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McAPExe.exe
File version:12,1,231,0
Product version:12,1,0,0
Size:164.9 KB (168,856 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:McAfee
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Friday, June 10, 2011
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
McAfee Total Protection
 McAfee, Inc.
7% remove
“Safely connect online knowing all your devices are protected from malicious websites, hackers, scammers, and identity thieves. Our security experts are just one phone call away. We can help remove viruses, spyware and or malicious programs and get your PC up and running the way it should. Safeguard your identity and personal files, which viruses often leak to hackers and identity thieves. Sit back and relax while our experts securely co...”
McAfee Internet Security
 McAfee, Inc.
7% remove
McAfee VirusScan is an antivirus program created and maintained by McAfee Inc. McAfee markets VirusScan to home and home-office users; McAfee also develops VirusScan Enterprise for use in corporate environments. The product is not available as a standalone package, but is included in the McAfee VirusScan Plus package or as part of McAfee Internet Security Suite.
McAfee All Access – AntiVirus Plus
 McAfee, Inc.
6% remove
“Our powerful combination of performance, accuracy, and reinforcing protections keeps criminals away from your PC and data. From startup to on-access scans, get high performance to minimize scan times and extend battery life. Block threats like viruses, Trojans, and spyware in your files, email, and web downloads using instant risk assessments through the cloud. Let our advanced firewall with buffer overflow protection prevent software f...”

BehaviorsBehaviors

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

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00021467%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00009595%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00011872%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:124,854 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:13,667/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:3.76 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):6.15 MB
Private (minimum):3.64 MB
Non-paged memory:3.76 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:51.72 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):54.53 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:3.67 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):6.36 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:3,362/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:924 Bytes/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:1/sec
343/min
I/O write transfer:0 Bytes/sec
274.99 KB/min
I/O write operations:1/sec
227/min
I/O other transfer:8 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:2/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:3
12
Handles:84
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:C:\progra~1\mcafee\msc\\mcapexe.exe
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:McAPExe
Display name:McAfee AP Service
Description:“McAfee AP Service”
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent processes:

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 30.16%
Windows 8.1 23.81%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 17.46%
Windows 8 11.11%
Windows 8 Single Language 6.35%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 3.17%
Windows 7 Professional 1.59%
Windows 8 Pro 1.59%
Windows 7 Ultimate 1.59%
Windows Vista Home Premium 1.59%
Windows 7 Starter 1.59%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 49.21% of McAfee SecurityCenter.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 31.58%
Dell 25.26%
Acer 13.68%
Hewlett-Packard 10.53%
Lenovo 8.42%
Sony 6.32%
Toshiba 4.21%
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