What is ssc_serv.exe?
ssc_serv.exe is part of SSC Service Utility and developed by SSC Localization Group according to the ssc_serv.exe version information.
ssc_serv.exe's description is "SSC Service Utility"
ssc_serv.exe is usually located in the 'c:\program files (x86)\ssc service utility\' folder.
Some of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal detected ssc_serv.exe.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on ssc_serv.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | SSC Service Utility |
| Company name | SSC Localization Group |
| File description | SSC Service Utility |
| Internal name | normal release |
| Comments | none |
| Legal copyright | (C) 2002-4 SSC Localization Group |
| Product version | 4.0.0.0 |
| File version | 4.2.0.0 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | SSC Service Utility |
| Company name | SSC Localization Group |
| File description | SSC Service Utility |
| Internal name | normal release |
| Comments | none |
| Legal copyright | (C) 2002-4 SSC Localization Group |
| Product version | 4.0.0.0 |
| File version | 4.2.0.0 |
Digital signatures [?]
ssc_serv.exe is not signed.
VirusTotal report
3 of the 50 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the ssc_serv.exe file. That's a 6% detection rate.
| Scanner | Detection Name |
|---|---|
| CAT-QuickHeal | (Suspicious) - DNAScan |
| SUPERAntiSpyware | (-1) Unable to load input file. |
| ViRobot | Scan Failed... |
ssc_serv.exe removal instructions
The instructions below shows how to remove ssc_serv.exe with help from the FreeFixer removal tool. Basically, you install FreeFixer, scan your computer, check the ssc_serv.exe file for removal, restart your computer and scan it again to verify that ssc_serv.exe has been successfully removed. Here are the removal instructions in more detail:
- Download and install FreeFixer: http://www.freefixer.com/download.html
- Start FreeFixer and press the Start Scan button. The scan will finish in approximately five minutes.
- When the scan is finished, locate ssc_serv.exe in the scan result and tick the checkbox next to the ssc_serv.exe file. Do not check any other file for removal unless you are 100% sure you want to delete it. Tip: Press CTRL-F to open up FreeFixer's search dialog to quickly locate ssc_serv.exe in the scan result.
c:\program files (x86)\ssc service utility\ssc_serv.exe 
- Scroll down to the bottom of the scan result and press the Fix button. FreeFixer will now delete the ssc_serv.exe file.
- Restart your computer.
- Start FreeFixer and scan your computer again. If ssc_serv.exe still remains in the scan result, proceed with the next step. If ssc_serv.exe is gone from the scan result you're done.
- If ssc_serv.exe still remains in the scan result, check its checkbox again in the scan result and click Fix.
- Restart your computer.
- Start FreeFixer and scan your computer again. Verify that ssc_serv.exe no longer appear in the scan result.
Folder name variants
ssc_serv.exe may also be located in other folders than c:\program files (x86)\ssc service utility\. The most common variants are listed below:
- C:\Program Files\SSC Service Utility\
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 5ac9d06768d112a1377f2e6161ad17b0 |
| SHA256 | a3661e20714e1446ec618d3d091507510eccf046f8205f89a943b1b76a8af7c4 |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to ssc_serv.exe:
ssc_serv.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
ssc_serv.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
SSC Service Utility has stopped working.
End Program - ssc_serv.exe. This program is not responding.
ssc_serv.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
ssc_serv.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with ssc_serv.exe?
To help other users, please let us know what you will do with ssc_serv.exe:
What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with ssc_serv.exe. 67% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 6 users.
NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with ssc_serv.exe. Only 6 users has voted so far so it does not offer a high degree of confidence.
Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
ssc_serv.exe is an enhanced printer driver for Epson printers, SSC Service Utility. Do not delete !
# 16 Dec 2012, 5:11
Wolf Scheit writes