Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

3,1,159,0 4.64%
3,0,287,0 3.97%
3,0,285,0 48.34%
3,0,271,0 0.66%
3,0,229,0 3.97%
3,0,207,0 13.91%
3,0,188,0 0.66%
2,1,119,0 23.84%

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advapi32.dll
OpenProcessToken, DeregisterEventSource, ReportEventW, RegisterEventSourceW, DeleteService, ControlService, OpenServiceW, ChangeServiceConfig2W, CloseServiceHandle, CreateServiceW, OpenSCManagerW, RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerW, StartServiceCtrlDispatcherW, RegQueryValueExW, SetServiceStatus, LookupAccountNameW, InitializeAcl, GetAclInformation, GetAce, AddAce, AddAccessAllowedAce, SetSecurityDescriptorDacl, OpenThreadToken, GetTokenInformation, SetSecurityDescriptorOwner, IsValidSid, GetLengthSid, CopySid, SetSecurityDescriptorGroup, InitializeSecurityDescriptor, RegDeleteValueW, RegCreateKeyExW, RegSetValueExW, RegOpenKeyExW, RegEnumKeyExW, RegQueryInfoKeyW, RegCloseKey, RegDeleteKeyW
kernel32.dll
GetLocalTime, GetCurrentThreadId, CreateFileW, WaitForSingleObject, VirtualQuery, InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, GetProcAddress, GetPrivateProfileStringW, FreeLibrary, lstrlenW, GetModuleHandleW, lstrcmpiW, RaiseException, SizeofResource, LoadResource, FindResourceW, LoadLibraryExW, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, LoadLibraryW, GetCurrentProcess, GetCurrentThread, SetEvent, GetCommandLineW, CreateEventW, CreateThread, OutputDebugStringW, GetVersionExA, SetStdHandle, GetConsoleMode, GetConsoleCP, IsValidLocale, EnumSystemLocalesA, GetUserDefaultLCID, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, ReleaseMutex, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement, GetCurrentDirectoryW, RemoveDirectoryW, DeleteFileW, FindFirstFileW, SetFileAttributesW, MoveFileExW, GetShortPathNameW, GetVersionExW, GetThreadLocale, GetLocaleInfoA, FlushFileBuffers, GetACP, GetWindowsDirectoryA, CreateFileA, GetFileSize, ReadFile, SetFilePointer, WriteFile, FindNextFileW, FindClose, CreateDirectoryW, CloseHandle, CreateMutexW, GetModuleFileNameW, GetFileAttributesW, GetPrivateProfileStringA, MultiByteToWideChar, GetPrivateProfileStructA, WideCharToMultiByte, WritePrivateProfileStructA, GetLastError, GetCurrentProcessId, InterlockedCompareExchange, Sleep, EnterCriticalSection, WriteConsoleW, GetTickCount, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetFileType, SetHandleCount, GetEnvironmentStringsW, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, HeapReAlloc, GetLocaleInfoW, SetLastError, TlsFree, TlsSetValue, TlsGetValue, TlsAlloc, IsValidCodePage, GetOEMCP, GetStdHandle, HeapCreate, ExitProcess, HeapSize, IsProcessorFeaturePresent, IsDebuggerPresent, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, TerminateProcess, LCMapStringW, GetCPInfo, RtlUnwind, GetStartupInfoW, HeapSetInformation, HeapAlloc, GetSystemInfo, VirtualAlloc, VirtualProtect, HeapFree, InterlockedExchange, GetStringTypeW, EncodePointer, DecodePointer
ole32.dll
CoTaskMemAlloc, CoTaskMemRealloc, CoTaskMemFree, CLSIDFromString, CoDisconnectObject, CoInitializeSecurity, CoAddRefServerProcess, CoReleaseServerProcess, CoCreateInstance, CoInitializeEx, CoUninitialize, CoResumeClassObjects, CoRegisterClassObject, CoRevokeClassObject, StringFromGUID2
shell32.dll
SHGetFolderPathW
user32.dll
LoadStringW, CharUpperW, MessageBoxW, GetMessageW, PostThreadMessageW, CharNextW, TranslateMessage, DispatchMessageW

McCHSvc.exe

McAfee Security Scanner by McAfee (Signed)

Remove McCHSvc.exe
Version:   3,0,207,0
MD5:   22a7776c5d8eb5930edf9c8dd0884259
SHA1:   4ce1d747a3e86006324389b33be0515e6f3156d7
SHA256:   12d8d205d7d255bd799397cb8e0c88b9de955e70b1a000171ecf6f8c2ec3daa0

What is McCHSvc.exe?

Component Host Service 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 McCHSvc.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:mcchsvc.exe
Publisher:McAfee, Inc.
Product name:McAfee Security Scanner
Description:Component Host Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\mcafee security scan\3.0.229\mcchsvc.exe
File version:3,0,207,0
Product version:3,0,0,0
Size:231.45 KB (237,008 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:McAfee
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Monday, October 10, 2011
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
McAfee, Inc.
5% remove
McAfee Security Scan Plus is a free diagnostic tool that ensures you are protected from threats by actively checking your computer for up-to-date anti-virus, firewall, and web security software. It also scans for threats in any open programs.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • McComponentHostServiceSony
  • 'McComponentHostService' (McAfee Security Scan Component Host Service)

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.08484037%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.04800295%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.03683743%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:5,460,035 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Memory
Private memory:9.48 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):17.56 MB
Private (minimum):17.48 MB
Non-paged memory:9.48 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:98.95 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):103.95 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:17.49 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):17.57 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:17
12
Handles:343
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\mcafee security scan\3.0.207\mcchsvc.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:McComponentHostService
Display name:McComponentHostServiceSony
Description:“McAfee Security Scan Component Host Service”
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 31.79%
Windows 7 Ultimate 21.85%
Microsoft Windows XP 16.56%
Windows Vista Home Premium 11.92%
Windows 7 Professional 4.64%
Windows 8 Pro 3.31%
Windows 7 Starter 1.99%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.32%
Windows 7 Enterprise 1.32%
Windows 8 1.32%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 0.66%
Windows Vista Business 0.66%
Windows 8 Enterprise 0.66%
Windows 8 Release Preview 0.66%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 0.66%
Windows Vista Ultimate 0.66%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 48.32% of McAfee Security Scanner.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 24.10%
Sony 19.28%
Toshiba 16.87%
Hewlett-Packard 8.43%
Acer 7.23%
ASUS 7.23%
Lenovo 4.82%
NEC 4.82%
Intel 2.41%
Alienware 1.20%
Sahara 1.20%
Samsung 1.20%
American Megatrends 1.20%
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