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No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

6.1 75.00%
6.1 12.50%
6.1 12.50%
(Note, Stardock Corporation publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

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advapi32.dll
RegQueryValueA, RegCreateKeyExA, RegOpenKeyExA, RegOpenKeyA, StartServiceCtrlDispatcherA, CreateServiceA, ChangeServiceConfig2A, StartServiceA, RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerExA, DuplicateTokenEx, SetTokenInformation, CreateProcessAsUserA, OpenProcessToken, ImpersonateLoggedOnUser, RevertToSelf, OpenSCManagerA, OpenServiceA, ControlService, QueryServiceStatus, DeleteService, CloseServiceHandle, RegQueryValueExA, RegDeleteValueA, SetServiceStatus, LookupPrivilegeValueA, AdjustTokenPrivileges, RegCreateKeyA, RegDeleteKeyA, RegSetValueExA, RegCloseKey, RegEnumKeyA
kernel32.dll
SetLastError, LocalFree, FormatMessageA, GlobalUnlock, GlobalLock, GlobalAlloc, GlobalFree, SetErrorMode, FreeLibrary, lstrcmpA, LoadLibraryA, GetLocaleInfoA, EnumResourceLanguagesA, ConvertDefaultLocale, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCurrentThread, GlobalDeleteAtom, GetCurrentProcessId, LocalAlloc, LeaveCriticalSection, TlsGetValue, EnterCriticalSection, GlobalReAlloc, GlobalHandle, InitializeCriticalSection, TlsAlloc, TlsSetValue, LocalReAlloc, DeleteCriticalSection, TlsFree, GetModuleFileNameW, InterlockedDecrement, InterlockedIncrement, GlobalGetAtomNameA, GetThreadLocale, GetVersionExA, lstrcmpW, GlobalFindAtomA, GlobalAddAtomA, WritePrivateProfileStringA, GlobalFlags, GetCPInfo, GetOEMCP, ReadFile, SetFilePointer, FlushFileBuffers, RaiseException, RtlUnwind, CreateDirectoryA, HeapFree, HeapReAlloc, VirtualAlloc, GetProcessHeap, ExitProcess, HeapSize, TerminateProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, GetACP, IsValidCodePage, LCMapStringA, LCMapStringW, VirtualFree, HeapDestroy, HeapCreate, GetStdHandle, FreeEnvironmentStringsA, GetEnvironmentStrings, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, GetEnvironmentStringsW, SetHandleCount, GetFileType, GetStartupInfoA, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetTickCount, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetStringTypeA, GetStringTypeW, GetUserDefaultLCID, EnumSystemLocalesA, IsValidLocale, GetConsoleCP, GetConsoleMode, GetLocaleInfoW, SetStdHandle, WriteConsoleA, GetConsoleOutputCP, WriteConsoleW, lstrlenA, CompareStringA, GetVersion, MultiByteToWideChar, InterlockedExchange, GetCommandLineA, FindFirstFileA, CopyFileA, FindNextFileA, FindClose, WideCharToMultiByte, FindResourceA, LoadResource, LockResource, SizeofResource, SetEvent, GetCurrentProcess, SetPriorityClass, CreateEventA, WaitForSingleObject, Sleep, GetModuleFileNameA, WriteFile, GetModuleHandleA, GetProcAddress, WaitNamedPipeA, CreateFileA, CloseHandle, GetLastError, HeapAlloc
shlwapi.dll
PathFindExtensionA, PathFindFileNameA
wtsapi32.dll
WTSQueryUserToken

VistaSrv.exe

Stardock WindowBlinds by Stardock Corporation (Signed)

Remove VistaSrv.exe
Version:   6.1
MD5:   59728aed28364a597040e0b7ba07ae33
SHA1:   e9611ced68c46bac3683492f2978a219d5951ee6

Overview

vistasrv.exe runs as a service under the name Stardock WindowBlinds (WindowBlinds) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Stardock MyColors published by Stardock Corporation, Stardock MyColors from Stardock Corporation and Stardock MyColors by Stardock Corporation. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Stardock Corporation which was issued by the The USERTRUST Network certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:vistasrv.exe
Publisher:Stardock Corporation
Product name:Stardock WindowBlinds
Description:WindowBlinds Service. Part of Stardock WindowBlinds. Do not redistribute
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\stardock\mycolors\vistasrv.exe
File version:6.1
Size:225.3 KB (230,704 bytes)
Build date:4/11/2008 12:16 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Stardock Corporation
Authority (CA):The USERTRUST Network
Effective date:Monday, October 13, 2008
Expiration date:Friday, October 14, 2011
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Stardock Corporation
22% remove
The MyColors tab is for applying any MyColors themes you have loaded on your computer. This screen is divided into three areas. The sidebar menu down the left side, a preview area to the right of that and a selection of themes along the bottom seen as small thumbnail pictures. When Theme Manager is run, the first menu option displayed is Themes with the submenu of MyColors & Suites. Initially, Theme Manager only has the Windows (defaul...
Stardock Corporation
20% remove
MyColors is a digital distribution platform for themes developed by Stardock. It allows users to skin the Windows graphical user interface. Sets of themes have been made in partnership with GM, Ford, HP, Dell, the NHL, NBA, and NCAA. MyColors was created so that users could purchase and apply themes without having to worry about the underlying software. The themes are encrypted to reduce piracy. Individual parts can be mixed to create a...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'WindowBlinds' (Stardock WindowBlinds)
  • WindowBlinds

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00001457%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00001457%
0.013761%
Kernel CPU time:16 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:825/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:656 KB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):2.54 MB
Private (minimum):128 KB
Non-paged memory:656 KB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:17.67 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):19.67 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:160 KB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):2.55 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:679/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:0 Bytes/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:1/sec
343/min
I/O write transfer:0 Bytes/sec
274.99 KB/min
I/O write operations:1/sec
227/min
I/O other transfer:0 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:1/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:4
12
Handles:47
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:32-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\stardock\mycolors\vistasrv.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:WindowBlinds
Display name:Stardock WindowBlinds
Description:“Stardock WindowBlinds 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 50.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 50.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Philippines installs about 50.00% of Stardock WindowBlinds.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 57.14%
Toshiba 28.57%
Hewlett-Packard 14.29%
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