PwmSvc.exe
Trend Micro DirectPass by Trend Micro (Signed)
Overview
pwmsvc.exe has 3 known versions, the most recent one is 1.9.0.1084. It is started as a Windows Service called 'Trend Micro DirectPass Central Control Service' with the name 'PwmSvc' and described as “Manages all components of Trend Micro DirectPass”. . 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 301.82 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Trend Micro by the certification authority VeriSign. Numerous variations of pwmsvc.exe have been installed with both Trend Micro DirectPass and Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is less than 0.01%, the average private memory consumption is about 14.67 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 20.13 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 27.79 KB per minute for reads and 28.06 KB per minute for writes.
What is pwmsvc.exe?
Trend Micro DirectPass Service is part of Trend Micro security framework. Typically, applications that have heavy input/output (I/O) or that are resource-intensive may conflict with the Trend Micro Anti-Malware Solution Platform.
About pwmsvc.exe (from Trend Micro)
“Trend Micro DirectPass manages website passwords and login IDs in one secure location, so you only need to remember one password. Trend Micro DirectPass helps you securely manage and sync your passwor”
 Details
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| File name: | pwmsvc.exe |
| Publisher: | Trend Micro Inc. |
| Product name: | Trend Micro DirectPass |
| Description: | Trend Micro DirectPass Service |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\trend micro\tmids\pwmsvc.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Trend Micro |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Monday, December 26, 2011 |
| Expiration date: | Friday, February 15, 2013 |
| Windows Service |
| Service name: | PwmSvc |
| Display name: | Trend Micro DirectPass Central Control Service |
| Description: | “Manages all components of Trend Micro DirectPass” |
| Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Trend Micro DirectPass.)
The software is typically bundled with third party installers such as Open Candy. "Offer your users a free trial of DirectPass, from the makers of Trend Micro Antivirus. DirectPass is a password manag...
“Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security is all-in-one, easy-to-use protection for everything you and your family do online-email, socialize, bank, browse, shop, and more. It provides you with a friendly...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of pwmsvc.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'PwmSvc' (Trend Micro DirectPass Central Control Service)
- PwmSvc
All file variations of pwmsvc.exe
