PC Pitstop is the undisputed leader in PC diagnostics. Our running process library is culled from our database of over 100 million PC diagnostics and scans.

Tip from the PitCrew

Each and every process running on your computer takes up CPU cycles and valuable memory. For optimal PC performance and resource utilization, you should be aware of every process on your computer. PC Pitstop designed this process library to help you know which processes are worthwhile and others that slow system performance.

Furthermore, perhaps the quickest and most straight forward method to detect malware is through a running process analysis.

Process Library

  

More than one possible match was found; all matches are listed below.

Match #1

services.exe (Backdoor trojan)


PC Pitstop Analysis

services.exe with Vendor Microsoft Corporation and Product Microsoft Windows is a part of Operational System.
However, this file has different vendor and product information.
Run a virus scan to clean your system.


Recommendation

PC Pitstop Exterminate

services.exeDISABLE AND REMOVE. Intrusive adware or spyware.

PC Pitstop Exterminate removes services.exe and all others form of malware and spyware. Run a free scan and analysis to learn how to quickly and easily rid your computer of adware and spyware.


Identification

In addition to the file name, services.exe, the following version information is used to identify the file. If the file does not match this information, it may be a different file. To ensure the file is absolutely correct, run a free and comprehensive scan.

Vendor contains:...
Product contains:Loader

To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version.


PC Pitstop Database Comparisons

Every week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. This program has not been seen on any systems tested at PC Pitstop in the past week.


Detailed Description and/or Removal Instructions

http://search.ca.com/search/ca?style=en&search_button=Search&qt=services.exe&col=

Match #2

services.exe (Backdoor trojan)


PC Pitstop Analysis

services.exe is a file name that has been used by several viruses and trojan horse programs, including Backdoor.Zincite.A. Note that under Windows 2000/XP there is a legitimate SERVICES.EXE program but it is in the System32 directory and has vendor and product information indicating that it was created by Microsoft.


Recommendation

PC Pitstop Exterminate

services.exeDISABLE AND REMOVE. Intrusive adware or spyware.

PC Pitstop Exterminate removes services.exe and all others form of malware and spyware. Run a free scan and analysis to learn how to quickly and easily rid your computer of adware and spyware.


Identification

The file name alone identifies this program.


PC Pitstop Database Comparisons

Every week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. services.exe (Backdoor trojan) has been seen on 0.02% of systems tested at PC Pitstop. As a point of comparison, it is rare for a particular malicious program (virus or spyware) to be seen on more than one or two percent of all systems tested.

PCs running this program did not have a high average CPU load during testing, which indicates it does not consume a great deal of CPU time on most systems.


Detailed Description and/or Removal Instructions

http://search.ca.com/search/ca?style=en&search_button=Search&qt=services.exe&col=

Match #3

services.exe (Service control process)


PC Pitstop Analysis

services.exe found on Windows 2000/XP is a process which controls the operation of Windows services. It also hosts several important services that control functions such as event logging and Plug and Play functionality. Leave it running.


Recommendation

PC Pitstop Exterminate

services.exe is an essential part of Windows and required for Windows to work properly. It should never be disabled.

PC Pitstop Exterminate removes services.exe and all others form of malware and spyware. Run a free scan and analysis to learn how to quickly and easily rid your computer of adware and spyware.


Identification

In addition to the file name, services.exe, the following version information is used to identify the file. If the file does not match this information, it may be a different file. To ensure the file is absolutely correct, run a free and comprehensive scan.

Vendor contains:îñîôò
Product contains:ñèñò
File name contains:\system32\

To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version.


PC Pitstop Database Comparisons

Every week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. This program has not been seen on any systems tested at PC Pitstop in the past week.


Match #4

services.exe (Service control process)


PC Pitstop Analysis

services.exe, found on Windows 2000/XP, is a process which controls the operation of Windows services. It also hosts several important services that control functions such as event logging and Plug and Play functionality. Leave it running.


Recommendation

PC Pitstop Exterminate

services.exe is an essential part of Windows and required for Windows to work properly. It should never be disabled.

PC Pitstop Exterminate removes services.exe and all others form of malware and spyware. Run a free scan and analysis to learn how to quickly and easily rid your computer of adware and spyware.


Identification

In addition to the file name, services.exe, the following version information is used to identify the file. If the file does not match this information, it may be a different file. To ensure the file is absolutely correct, run a free and comprehensive scan.

Vendor contains:КоÑ
Product contains:ОпÐ
File name contains:\system32\

To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version.


PC Pitstop Database Comparisons

Every week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. services.exe (Service control process) has been seen on 0.07% of systems tested at PC Pitstop. As a point of comparison, it is rare for a particular malicious program (virus or spyware) to be seen on more than one or two percent of all systems tested.

PCs running this program did not have a high average CPU load during testing, which indicates it does not consume a great deal of CPU time on most systems.


Match #5

services.exe (Service control process)


PC Pitstop Analysis

services.exe is used on Windows 2000/XP and is a process which controls the operation of Windows services. It also hosts several important services that control functions such as event logging and Plug and Play functionality. Leave it running.


Recommendation

PC Pitstop Exterminate

services.exe is an essential part of Windows and required for Windows to work properly. It should never be disabled.

PC Pitstop Exterminate removes services.exe and all others form of malware and spyware. Run a free scan and analysis to learn how to quickly and easily rid your computer of adware and spyware.


Identification

In addition to the file name, services.exe, the following version information is used to identify the file. If the file does not match this information, it may be a different file. To ensure the file is absolutely correct, run a free and comprehensive scan.

Vendor contains:Microsoft Corporation
Product contains:Microsoft
File name contains:\system32\

To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version.


PC Pitstop Database Comparisons

Every week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. services.exe (Service control process) has been seen on 96.64% of systems tested at PC Pitstop. As a point of comparison, it is rare for a particular malicious program (virus or spyware) to be seen on more than one or two percent of all systems tested.

PCs running this program did not have a high average CPU load during testing, which indicates it does not consume a great deal of CPU time on most systems.


Important note: A file name alone may not be enough for positive identification. PC Pitstop's full tests and spyware scan use information such as the company name, product name, or install directory. If you are unable to identify a file, ask about it in our forums after running our full tests.