Bitdefender Services And Startup Entry

Thank you very much for your professional answer, it was a pleasure to read it

Hope you will come with more info about IEShow !

But meanwhile, here are a few more questions :

~ about seccenter :

No particular information on the net... I found the quote below (and also that it was a spyware from WinDefender but doesn't concern us )

SECCENTER.EXE has been seen to perform the following behavior:

* Executes a Process

* Registers a Dynamic Link Library File

* Adds products to the system registry

* Reads your outlook address book

* The Process is packed and/or encrypted using a software packing process

* The process hooks code into all running processes which could allow it to take control of the system or record keyboard input, mouse activity and screen contents

* This Process Deletes Other Processes From Disk

* Writes to another Process's Virtual Memory (Process Hijacking)

* Makes outbound connections to other computers using NETBIOSOUT protocols

* This process creates other processes on disk

SECCENTER.EXE has been the subject of the following behavior:

* Created as a process on disk

* Enabled as a COM Object/Server on the Local Machine

* Executed as a Process

* Has code inserted into its Virtual Memory space by other programs

* Terminated as a Process

* Deleted as a process from disk

So is this the "main software", the one I can open in the tray notification ? If not, what is it ? What is the service responsible for its start (can't find it either in services or startup entries) ?

~ about vsserv :

vsserv.exe is a process which forms a critical part of the Bull Guard Internet Security suite and the BitDefender AntiVirus. This application protects your computer against Internet-bound threats. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.

The vsserv.exe process is a core component of your BitDefender internet security software. If you stop this process, BitDefender will not be able to effectively protect your computer from viruses and trojans, so unless it causes problems with your system you should try and leave it running.

It seems enough to understand it's a very important service ! But, just out of curiosity, what does it do exactly as service ?

~ about livesrv :

As you may already know, "livesrv.exe" is one of the BitDefender update processes and it's main role is to check the update server for new virus signatures, product updates and download them in the update location from your system . That is why you may feel that your computer is sending data all the time. In fact, new virus signatures or product updates are added in the update location.

BitDefender is a security package comprised of an antivirus, firewall and antispam modules. The antivirus module of this application uses a scan engine certified by authorities such as ICSA Labs, Virus Bulletin, Checkmark, Checkvir and TUV. Its firewall module on the other hand allows users to monitor and filter network traffic, regulate cookies and other intrusions to the system. It also has an antispam module that controls spam mails received in your inbox.

It seems clear enough also ! But however, is that service only checking for new virus signatures ? Does it do other tasks like "regulate cookies" for instance ?

Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledges, that is very kind of you !

(and sorry if the english is not perfect, but that's not my native language )

No matter, you write the answer I was looking for

So, thanks to you, I have no more questions !

Thank you very very much for your help, you have done a quick, precise job, exactly what I expected from you. Thank you.

PS: If you have extra informations about IEShow, please put them here Thk !