What is regsvc.exe? Is regsvc.exe spyware or a virus?

How to fix regsvc.exe related problems?
1. Run Security Task Manager to check your regsvc.exe process
2. Run Registry Booster to fix regsvc.exe related errors
3. Run Spyware Doctor to remove persistent malware

Process name: Remote Registry Service
Product: Windows
Company: Microsoft
File: regsvc.exe
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The Remote Registry Service allows remote registry manipulation, and is used by certain utilities. You should disable it unless you need it for your network. This file is not essential for Windows XP. If the file exists in Windows XP, you have to check if this file is from Microsoft.

Note: The regsvc.exe file is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. In other cases, regsvc.exe is a virus, spyware, trojan or worm! Check this with Security Task Manager.

Virus with same name:
W32/Leave.B (regsv.exe) - Symantec Corporation


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Users Opinions

447 users ask for this file. 2 users didn't rate it ("don't know"). 16 users rated it as not dangerous. 2 users rated it as not so dangerous. 4 users rated it as neutral. 2 users rated it as little bit dangerous. 15 users rated it as dangerous.


All comments about regsvc.exe:
Alex Windows Remote Registry Service
Carola T A service that allows access to the Windows registry from remote computers.
rob CHECK: Should be in the c:\windows\System32 folder
Mark W. Eversole It seems to disable internet access, no fix yet in our McAfee
Matthias Schulcz Die REGSVC.EXE (Remote Registry Service) ist ein Systemprozess.Mit dieser kann man von einem anderen Rechner auf die Registry zugreifen und sie bearbeiten. Wer diesen Dienst nicht nutzt (was wohl für die Meisten zutrifft) kann ihn deaktivieren
Leslie It can be used as part of a program being used to take accounts from people using Yahoo Messenger 6.0.
evan its' attacked entry for PC
Mike Discovered this file was placed in a directory other tank system32. This particular version of the file is used to exploit Yahoo IM id's and passwords.
N. Ustuner es hat etwas mit dem registrierungsservice zu tun, es verhindert die Installation von Spielen die nach der Installation eine Registririerung für die techn. Kundendienst (bsp. EA Spiele)
Ort Prozesse voll blockiert ( ohne andere Tasks) siehe Windows Task-Manager
regsvc.exe is a remote regestry service app..if there is no c then kindly have a attention at that file
Ashok it is being used to extract Yahoo id's and passwords used on the infected computer
James Ruboyianes Corporate user, regsvc.exe is necessary for your IT department to maintain your PC. Your IT people should protect against ‘outside’ use. Home user, it can be EXTREAMLY harmful. Some apps and services may require it for proper operation. It gives access to your PC allowing all sorts of damage, AND allows access to any personal information. If you must allow remote access, I recommend not using ANY personal information on the PC, EVER. Unless you are VERY knowledgeable about your PC, you can leave ‘hidden’ info an identity thief can obtain just from you using an On-Line buying service.
schnurzlpurzl REGSVC.EXE im \system32 Verzeichnis ist eine MS Anwendung und dient der Bearbeitung der Registry im Netzwerk. Befindet sich ein REGSVC.EXE Datei im \winnt verzeichnis, handelt es sich mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit um den GhostRadmin Trojaner. Aufschluss gibt ein Blick in die Registry. Findet man dort den Schlüssel HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\r_server, mit dem Eintrag "ImagePath", der auf "c:\winnt\regsvc.exe" zeigt, ist ein Befall gewiss. :)
Kyaa Windows Remote Registry Service
DISORDER If it is in c:\windows\system32 then it is OK, but if you have it in c:\windows\system then this is TROJAN, and you must disable this in regedit by clearing coresponding lines (usually 2 keys) and after restart it can be deleted! (that is for Windows XP)
dtorres W2K. Starter utility sees this file in c:\winnt\system\regsvc.exe. Should not be there. Runs in hidden mode.
Knows more than the rest of you if the file is located in the system32 directory: LEAVE IT THERE. it is neccesary for the stable running of your pc. if it's located anywhere else: make a backup, then quarantine it.
bob heinbokel When i try to delete it it says its being used, but when i try to end the proccess it says access denied, just tell me how to get rid of it!!!
Walter trojan when in \system instead of \system32
Volú Windows Remote Registry Service
Barrington It Prevents acess to my LAN!
Sharan Patil it seems a virus
raj it exists in both system , system 32 files / gives a access violation warning message while using yahoo messenger
MM Look, removed unused services that are hacker targets. This is required only if you must (with Admin permissions) modify registries remotely, use NetDaig, or use Dcdiag. Most admins use RDP or some other remote access tool when manipulating registries on other machines. As always, disable and test for side-effects from some unexpected (possibly custom) user.
Mark Kroehler The Remote Registry Service is utilized by a number of different native Windows utilities. Disabling it on a server would renender the server pretty much useless when it came to remote management. As for the desktop, while you could safely disable it, you would definitely want to test it, especially in an enterprise environment.
Bigeage wenn kein virenscanner anspringt einfach in der verwaltung unter Dienste abschalten. (Windoof Remote Registry Service)
Dennis Colbath Just disable it. See what happens. If nothing happens delete it.
Marc Its a useful service for managing more machines. PSTools needs this service.  See also: Link
SupMA5TER Remote Registry Service. Not needed for home use. Better to disable it from services menu.

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