What is cwsvc.exe?

cwsvc.exe is part of Alta and developed by ContentWatch, Inc. according to the cwsvc.exe version information.

cwsvc.exe's description is "cwsvc.exe"

cwsvc.exe is digitally signed by ContentWatch Inc.

cwsvc.exe is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files\ContentWatch\Internet Protection\' folder.

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Vendor and version information [?]

The following is the available information on cwsvc.exe:

PropertyValue
Product nameAlta
Company nameContentWatch, Inc.
File descriptioncwsvc.exe
Internal namecwsvc
Original filenamecwsvc.exe
Legal copyrightCopyright (C) ContentWatch, Inc. 2006-2007. All rights reserved.
Product version2.6.2.2
File version2.6.2.2

Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:

Product nameAlta
Company nameContentWatch, Inc.
File descriptioncwsvc.exe
Internal namecwsvc
Original filenamecwsvc.exe
Legal copyrightCopyright (C) ContentWatch, Inc. 200..
Product version2.6.2.2
File version2.6.2.2

Digital signatures [?]

cwsvc.exe has a valid digital signature.

PropertyValue
Signer nameContentWatch Inc
Certificate issuer nameUTN-USERFirst-Object
Certificate serial number2acc8ca7b67cc8d9232261ec3b77696d

Hashes [?]

PropertyValue
MD5fcc644d8bf838d272c335c762b3c0d73
SHA256377984872434a314a044fcca77a43e84d8e2d77705874685ab93eedb2c1aac78

Error Messages

These are some of the error messages that can appear related to cwsvc.exe:

cwsvc.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

cwsvc.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.

cwsvc.exe has stopped working.

End Program - cwsvc.exe. This program is not responding.

cwsvc.exe is not a valid Win32 application.

cwsvc.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.

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What did other users do?

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Votes
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1
Remove0 %
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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.

Pastor Lisa writes

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I am in tears. I think and pray this is all legit. I was able to rid myself of some bad things. Mostly I just stayed away from the ones I dont know. My Son works on Computers but I am very far away from him right now. Your gift to allow us w/0 wanting anything more than a comment is very much the work of the Lord. Thank you and one of the times I use your wonder site here I will be able to afford a donation. You are very smart, I dont even know your name.
God Bless you
Pastor Lisa

# 25 Jun 2010, 7:56

Roger Karlsson writes

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@Lisa: I think the cwsvc.exe file belongs to a program called NetNanny:

http://www.netnanny.com/products/netnanny

# 11 Sep 2010, 2:33

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