Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

6.2.8250.0 (winmain_win8beta.120217-1520) 0.03%
6.2.8102.0 (winmain_win8m3.110823-1455) 0.14%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 34.32%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 59.69%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.03%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 4.27%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 1.03%
5.1.2600.5755 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.090206-1316) 0.07%
5.1.2600.5755 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234) 0.28%
5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148) 0.14%

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sc.exe

A tool to aid in developing services for WindowsNT by Microsoft

Remove sc.exe
Version:   6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
MD5:   8123f8331b2418a2ff593c011f0c823c
SHA1:   feca77ded2c7685f3df2eba9e0cdfd6f27e44d50
SHA256:   35ca8f34d13ab3673243b8569006412f41453b866b555e812a62d5e1941bdfcc
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is sc.exe?

sc.exe is an installed program of the Windows OS and provides utilities developing services for Windows.

Overview

sc.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Hotkey 6.0050 published by NoteBook, Hotkey 3.3020 from NoteBook and Hotkey 3.3020 by NoteBook. This version is designed to run on Windows Vista.

DetailsDetails

File name:sc.exe
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:A tool to aid in developing services for WindowsNT
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
Original name:sc.exe.mui
File version:6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
Product version:6.0.6000.16386
Size:31 KB (31,744 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:5.974800
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
NoteBook
2% remove
SepticTank Team
3% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The task 'Scheduled Start' in the path '\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\Scheduled Start'
  • The job 'BitGuard' in the path '\BitGuard'
  • The job 'Video Performer Manager' in the path '\Video Performer Manager'
  • The task 'bProtector' in the path '\bProtector'
  • The job 'FindAmo Manager' in the path '\FindAmo Manager'
  • The task 'BrowserDefendert' in the path '\BrowserDefendert'
  • The job 'PC Performer Manager' in the path '\PC Performer Manager'
  • The task 'SvcRestartTask' runs daily in the path '\OfficeSoftwareProtectionPlatform\SvcRestartTask'
  • The job 'Browser Manager' in the path '\Browser Manager'
  • The task 'BrowserProtect' in the path '\BrowserProtect'
  • The job 'UPnPHostConfig' runs in the path '\Microsoft\Windows\UPnP\UPnPHostConfig'
  • The task 'SynchronizeTime' runs weekly in the path '\Microsoft\Windows\Time Synchronization\SynchronizeTime'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINXP\Tasks\BrowserProtect.job'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Video Performer Manager.job'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\BrowserProtect.job'
  • Entry path '\Sidekick Manager'
  • Entry path '\PC Performer Manager'
  • Entry path '\OfficeSoftwareProtectionPlatform\SvcRestartTask'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Browser Manager.job'
  • Entry path '\BrowserProtect'
  • Entry path '\bProtector'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\PC Performer Manager.job'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 56.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 27.00%
Windows 7 Professional 11.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.50%
Windows Seven Black Edition 1.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 44.16% of A tool to aid in developing services for WindowsNT.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 24.41%
Hewlett-Packard 18.90%
ASUS 18.90%
Acer 13.39%
Toshiba 11.81%
Sony 6.30%
Alienware 1.57%
Samsung 1.57%
GIGABYTE 1.57%
Lenovo 1.57%
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