ccsvchst.exe

Symantec Service Framework Executable

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ccsvchst.exe description

Description

The ccsvchst.exe file is automatically added to your computer upon installing the Norton software, and it is referred to as the Symantec Service Framework. The ccsvchst.exe file works to display the GUI (Graphical User Interface) of Norton products, which usually include the Norton Security Suites. If the ccsvchst.exe file encounters a problem, the Norton’s graphical interface will only be displayed after the computer has been rebooted. Almost all Norton products come bundled with the ccsvchst.exe file. It is important for this file to be found with the installation of these software products since the user interface is where the user interacts with the computer are made possible by this file. As new versions of Norton products are released, the graphical user interface also changes. The Symantec Event Manager for Intrusion Protection also includes the ccsvchst.exe file. This product is used for detecting intrusions through a central console. It also enables the user to have a holistic view of the posture of the IDS security. It reduces confusing data, and this makes future threats easy to identify. In case a security risk is found, a notification will appear stating the threat in order for the user to take action. Norton Internet Security 2008 is one of Norton’s latest products. This software uses the ccsvchst.exe file to display the controls in the user interface for the following features: Spyware protection - Anti-virus - Parental controls - Anti-Spam - Advanced Phishing Protection - Two way Firewall - Rootkit Detection - and Intrusion Detection. The NIS 2008 uses a patented technology to search the operating system for viruses. SONAR (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Respone) is used by NIS 2008 as an early warning system. When the virus protection is turned off due to a virus, the SONAR remains active so as to check the related files downloaded by the virus. It also checks the activities of the virus such as if it changes anything on the system.

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Recommendation

Not a critical component, but see the information above before disabling it. It is highly recommended to Run a Free Performance Scan to automatically optimize memory, CPU and Internet Settings..



ccsvchst.exe general information

Author:

Symantec Corporation


Part of:

Symantec Security Technologies


Common Path(s):

%programfilescommon%\symantec shared

%program files%\common\symantec shared


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Security risk (0-5):

0


Spyware:

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Virus:

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Trojan:

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