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Each and every process running on your computer takes up CPU cycles and valuable memory. For optimal PC performance and resource utilization, you should be aware of every process on your computer. PC Pitstop designed this process library to help you know which processes are worthwhile and others that slow system performance.

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Process Library

  
PC Pitstop Libraries > Process Library > $sys$drmserver.exe

$sys$drmserver.exe (XCP DRM)

PC Pitstop Analysis

$sys$DRMServer.exe - Part of the XCP software used along with Sony's Digital Rights Management (DRM) that was originally concealed using a rootkit. We recommend removing this software and exchanging any affected CDs for ones without DRM. For more information see PC Pitstop's Sony XCP rootkit page.

Recommendation

PC Pitstop Exterminate

$sys$drmserver.exe is spyware/adware. PC Pitstop recommends strongly that all adware and spyware be immediately removed. This application category consumes considerable system resources and the performance gain is quite noticeable. Furthermore, adware/spyware pose a security risk to your computer as it sends your personal information back to the mothership.

PC Pitstop Exterminate removes $sys$drmserver.exe and all others form of malware and spyware. Run a free scan and analysis to learn how to quickly and easily rid your computer of adware and spyware.

Identification

In addition to the file name, $sys$drmserver.exe, the following version information is used to identify the file. If the file does not match this information, it may be a different file. To ensure the file is absolutely correct, run a free and comprehensive scan.

Vendor contains:First 4
Product is not specified

To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version.

PC Pitstop Database Comparisons

Every week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. $sys$drmserver.exe (XCP DRM) has been seen on 0.02% of systems tested at PC Pitstop. As a point of comparison, it is rare for a particular malicious program (virus or spyware) to be seen on more than one or two percent of all systems tested.

Average CPU use for this program: 2%
Average RAM for this program: 1 MB

Vendor or Distributor's Web Site

http://blog.sonymusic.com/sonybmg/archives/111505.html

Detailed Description and/or Removal Instructions

http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/collateral.aspx?cid=76345

Important note: A file name alone may not be enough for positive identification. PC Pitstop's Overdrive tests and spyware scan use information such as the company name, product name, or install directory. If you are unable to identify a file, ask about it in our forums after running our full tests.