scards32.exe
What is scards32.exe?
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Windows Process Description:
The scards32.exe file is a part of the TwkSCardSrv process for Towitoko SmartCard Readers.
The scards32.exe file is not essential to the system. There are currently no reports of malicious activity by the scards32.exe process. The scards32.exe application is commonly included in the installation of Towitoko SmartCard Readers as support software. The user also has the option of downloading the scards32.exe program online for free from the Tx Systems website. Though the scards32.exe process is not essential to the proper function of the device, it is recommended that the user retain the scards32.exe application to ensure that the device performs at its best. The user needs to manually download and install the scards32.exe software for it to be present in the system. It is ultimately the user's decision to remove, retain or alter the scards32.exe process. The user can employ an updated system monitoring program to check the activity of the scards32.exe process.
The most common size for the TwkSCardSrv is 283,136 bytes, which comprises 44% of all occurrences on a Windows XP operated system. Other known file sizes for the application are 264,192 bytes, 221,696 bytes and 286,720 bytes. The application runs in the background with no visible window. As a part of the support for the Towitoko SmartCard Reader device, the TwkSCardSrv process' main task is card recognition.
The TwkSCrdSrv application is installed with the Towitoko Smart Card Reader Driver and provides additional support for the smart card hardware.
Towitoko, Inc. changed its name to Tx Systems, Inc. in August of 2002 in an effort to enhance the company's strategic direction. Tx Systems, Inc. offers smart card readers and software applications. A smart card reader enables the user to access memory cards directly from the device without the necessity of cables connecting the original device it was used with such as phones or cameras. Tx Systems, Inc. creates, manufactures and distributes Smart Cards, Smart Card Terminals, Development Tools, PC Log ON Solutions, Physical Access Solutions and Software Products.
Author: Towitoko.
Author URL: www.txsystems.com
Part Of: TwkSCardSrv
Memory Usage: Low uses approximately 265 KB of RAM.
System Process: No
Application: No
Background Process: Yes
Uses Network: No
Uses Internet: No
Hardware Related: Yes, the process scards32.exe is used so that Towitoko Smart Card readers can communicate with the computer.
Common Path: C:\Windows
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