Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

3.0.1.33 17.39%
3.0.1.31 52.17%
3.0.1.30 0.72%
1.0.0.137 5.07%
1.0.0.41 18.12%
1.0.0.28 2.17%
1.0.0.26 2.17%
1.0.0.13 0.72%
1, 0, 0, 13 0.72%
1.0.0.9 0.72%

Relationships

Parent process
Related files

SymcPCCULaunchSvc.exe

Norton PC Checkup Launcher Service by Symantec Corporation (Signed)

Remove SymcPCCULaunchSvc.exe
Version:   1.0.0.28
MD5:   47214edd0467c2085f0867833e17c53e
SHA1:   8c0ae6dbe296ae73c1240c9993b1642024ba0762
SHA256:   13e7d71c4392788ad6faec157df85b82923d77ab8964ed00632c65d94d23f777

What is SymcPCCULaunchSvc.exe?

Norton PC Checkup is a program by Symantec downloaded either separately or as a bundle with updates to Adobe Flash or other applications, provided to enable users to perform a system checkup of their PC.

About SymcPCCULaunchSvc.exe (from Symantec Corporation)

Free PC Checkup from Norton analyzes your PC's health, scans for viruses and offers tips to improve overall PC performance.

Overview

symcpcculaunchsvc.exe runs as a service under the name Toshiba Laptop Checkup Application Launcher (Norton PC Checkup Application Launcher) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Norton PC Checkup published by Symantec Corporation, Norton PC Checkup from Symantec Corporation and Norton PC Checkup by Symantec Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Symantec Corporation which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:symcpcculaunchsvc.exe
Publisher:Symantec Corporation
Product name:Norton PC Checkup Launcher Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\norton pc checkup 3.0\symcpcculaunchsvc.exe
File version:1.0.0.28
Product version:1.0
Size:117.43 KB (120,248 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Symantec Corporation
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Expiration date:Sunday, November 24, 2013
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 9.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Symantec Corporation
  52% remove
Norton PC Checkup is a program downloaded either separately or as a bundle with updates to Adobe Flash, provided to enable users to perform a system checkup of their Microsoft Windows based personal computers.
Symantec Corporation
21% remove
Laptop Checkup will check for issues that may be slowing down your laptop. Data, photos and music files that need backup. Viruses, spyware, malware and other threats. Not all utilities are available for every model and operating system. When installing any utilities, install the TOSHIBA Value Added Package first.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'Norton PC Checkup Application Launcher' (Toshiba Laptop Checkup Application Launcher)

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00003527%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00002545%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00000983%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:203 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Memory
Private memory:1.92 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):5.78 MB
Private (minimum):5.76 MB
Non-paged memory:1.92 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:43.86 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):49.87 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:5.76 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):10.16 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:5
12
Handles:192
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:32-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\norton pc checkup\engine\2.0.4.131\symcpcculaunchsvc.exe" /s
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:Norton PC Checkup Application Launcher
Display name:Toshiba Laptop Checkup Application Launcher
Description:“Provides consolidated application launching facility”
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

ResourcesThreads

Averages
 
SymcPCCULaunchSvc.exe (main module)
Total CPU:0.00005895%
0.272967%
Kernel CPU:0.00004323%
0.107585%
User CPU:0.00001572%
0.165382%
CPU cycles:955/sec
5,741,424/sec
Memory:124 KB
1.16 MB
sechost.dll
Total CPU:0.00001179%
Kernel CPU:0.00000786%
User CPU:0.00000393%
CPU cycles:226/sec
Memory:100 KB

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 55.88%
Windows 8 13.24%
Windows Vista Home Premium 11.03%
Microsoft Windows XP 9.56%
Windows 7 Ultimate 4.41%
Windows 7 Professional 2.94%
Windows 8 Pro 2.21%
Windows Vista Home Basic 0.74%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 71.32% of Norton PC Checkup Launcher Service.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Toshiba 58.21%
Dell 10.45%
Hewlett-Packard 9.70%
Acer 8.21%
Intel 5.97%
Samsung 2.99%
ASUS 2.99%
Alienware 1.49%
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