November 24th, 2009
Ccsvchst.exe, which runs in the background, is an executable file added automatically to any computer system on installation of Norton software or the Symantec Service Framework.
The primary function of this process is to display the graphical user interface (GUI) of Norton products that include Norton Security Suites. When ccsvchst.exe encounters any problem, the Norton GUI comes up only after rebooting the computer system. The importance of this file at installation is that it offers an interface between the user and the system. Moreover, it detects intrusions via a common, central console and gives the user a synergic view of the systems IDS security. It limits data confusion, making it easier to identify threats in the future.
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November 24th, 2009
If a computer uses Microsoft indexing service and their CPU has high utilization, then they probably have cidaemon.exe. This process updates and builds the index, which makes the searching of files faster. It was written by Microsoft Corp.
The process is a file of the windows system and contains a filtering component that manages how files are filtered. For every service catalog, there exists one occurrence of the process. C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe is where it is normally located. Apart from enabling faster searches of files, the process also, helps the computer run smoothly and steadily. The process usually runs in the background. It has no relation whatsoever with any hardware in the computer.
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November 6th, 2009
Hkcmd.Exe is a command module that is in the form of an executable file. It is an Intel key that is usually installed with Intel services that support media. It is usually not important, though it should not be stopped since it might affect the smooth running of the computer. It is mainly used to give keyboard shortcut commands and therefore comes with hotkeys.
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