blackice.exe

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Windows Process Description:

The process blackice.exe is related to the process called BlackICE MFC Application. The software Internet Security Systems, Incorporated. The execution of the blackice.exe file also triggers the calling of the host of DLLs, Exes and other fundamental process for the BlackICE MFC Application.

The blackice.exe is commonly found in a subfolder of the Program Files folder in the Local Drive C:/. The file blackice.exe has known disk space usage ranging from 778,240 bytes to 1,597,520 bytes on Windows XP. The blackice.exe process creates an icon on the system tray found beside the system clock in the Windows task bar. The program has a visible window that is capable of monitoring applications. The file is not a Windows system file and is not a primary component for the Windows booting process thus it is not required to run at startup.

The blackice.exe associated to the BlackICE Protection of the Internet Security System Inc.'s BlackICE MFC Application loads the user interface for the software BlackICE PC Protection. BlackICE PC protection is a firewall program that starts in the menu and automatically adds itself to the taskbar. The user interface of the blackice.exe application is independent from the rest of the system. The application window process displays the output of the firewall system and also allows reconfiguration of the firewall settings. The blackice.exe is closely related to the LoadBlackD application also included in the BlackICE software.

There is no known harmful information on the file blackice.exe, to be found. There are many known instances of malware (malicious software) that will try to copy and use the name of another legitimate process (such as the process blackice.exe) to gain entry to a system. If the user is not aware of having installed the blackice.exe process, or if he or she is not sure if the file is legitimate, it is recommended they run a system scan using an updated anti-malware program, which can detect and prevent the entry of such malicious files. This is to be done to maintain the security and optimization of your system.

The blackice.exe file was developed by Internet Security Systems, Inc. as a part of the BlackICE MFC Application. It is also associated to the software Preventia Desktop, also developed by the same company.

Author: Internet Security Systems, Inc..

Author URL: http://www.iss.net/

Part Of: BlackICE Firewall User Interface

Memory Usage: Low. The process blackice.exe uses about 778 kilobytes worth of system resources.

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