Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

4.1.15.100 16.67%
4.1.3.0 16.67%
2.01 16.67%
2.0.9.0 16.67%
2.0.8.0 16.67%
2.0.7.0 16.67%

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TPKNRSVC.exe

ThinkVantage Communications Utility by Lenovo(Japan)Ltd. (Signed)

Remove TPKNRSVC.exe
Version:   2.0.9.0
MD5:   05d72de005be625ce60ce3be4fab9714
SHA1:   6b2aa00829e3af9732bf4ac0a963cc4a31fd6edf
SHA256:   d26226161c89f09ef8a2f3affd551c684696c4d73cab7338162008eb0b480d85

Overview

tpknrsvc.exe runs as a service under the name Lenovo AVFramework Microphone Volume Controller and Dolby Interface (LENOVO.TPKNRSVC) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including ThinkVantage Communications Utility published by Lenovo, ThinkVantage Communications Utility from Lenovo and ThinkVantage Communications Utility by Lenovo. The file is digitally signed by Lenovo(Japan)Ltd. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:tpknrsvc.exe
Publisher:Lenovo Group Limited
Product name:ThinkVantage Communications Utility
Description:Microphone volume control service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\lenovo\communications utility\tpknrsvc.exe
File version:2.0.9.0
Size:60.56 KB (62,016 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Lenovo(Japan)Ltd.
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Lenovo
4% remove
ThinkVantage Communications Utility is a assistant program for video and voice over the internet (Video and Voice over IP) software. It enables you to change all settings for the integrated camera, MIC and audio functions.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'LENOVO.TPKNRSVC' (Lenovo AVFramework Microphone Volume Controller and Dolby Interface)
  • LENOVO.TPKNRSVC

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00000556%
0.028634%
User CPU:0.00000556%
0.014873%
Memory
Private memory:2.13 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):3.95 MB
Private (minimum):1 MB
Non-paged memory:2.13 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:51.54 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):52.79 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:1.05 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):4.08 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:4
12
Handles:66
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\lenovo\communications utility\tpknrsvc.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:LENOVO.TPKNRSVC
Display name:Lenovo AVFramework Microphone Volume Controller and Dolby Interface
Description:“Handles microphone volume management, Dolby-related features and keyboard noise reduction functions for Lenovo AVFramework.”
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Professional 33.33%
Windows 8 Pro 16.67%
Windows 8 16.67%
Windows 7 Enterprise 16.67%
Windows 7 Ultimate 16.67%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 33.33% of ThinkVantage Communications Utility.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Lenovo 100.00%
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