gcasdtserv.exe

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Windows Process Description:

The process gcasdtserv.exe or Microsoft AntiSpyware Data Service belongs to the Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta 1). This process creates an icon in the System Tray to allow for easy access to the AntiSpyware application, at the same time, guarding the PC from various spyware and adware.

As a component of Microsoft AntiSpyware, the process gcasdtserv.exe helps in the detection of spyware running in the hard drive, prevention of browser hijackings, examination of the user's startup settings, and elimination of registry changes made by intruding programs. The gcasdtserv.exe process provides the user two options through the first scan: the 'intelligent' scan, which is actually a quick scan (2 min), and the 'full' scan (8 min), which is slower.

The process gcasdtserv.exe supports the antispyware program housing it in monitoring the user's browser homepage settings, identifying spyware that tries to install in the PC, and removing those that already present in the system. Further, the gcasdtserv.exe process helps in recovering all of the disk space that may have been occupied by the spyware prior to the scan.

One common problem regarding the gcasdtserv.exe process is its being a massive system hog. Once initiated, it takes up not less than 85% of resources, affecting the functionality of all the other programs. The process gcasdtserv.exe only hogs resources on startup because by default, it was made to automatically try to establish a connection to SpyNet. To prevent this slight problem, the user may simply turn off the option 'Connect to SpyNet' in the settings.

The gcasdtserv.exe process works on Windows 2000 and Windows XP test platforms. Known file sizes of the process gcasdtserv.exe on Windows XP range from 756552 to 748352 bytes. It is normally located in a subdirectory of C:/Program Files or in some cases, C:/. As the process gcasdtserv.exe is essential for the secure running of the user's computer, it is highly advisable not to terminate it. Moreover, to benefit from its full functionality, it is recommendable to allow this process to load on boot-up.

Author: Microsoft Corporation.

Author URL: http://www.microsoft.com/

Part Of: Microsoft AntiSpyware Service (Beta 1)

Memory Usage: High. Surprisingly, the process gcasdtserv.exe can use up to a maximum of 12 Mb of running memory due to the above-specified reason (auto-connection to spynet).

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