Process Icon

Process Detail

Running, Malicious, Unwanted, Memory Hogs

Welcome to the PC Matic Process Library. We maintain an extensive list of common processes running on today’s PCs. Within this library you can learn more about the processes running on your machine.

 Go Back

Process Library Detail

What is $sys$drmserver.exe? XCP DRM?

Vendor:      First 4
Product:     
Vendor Website:      http://blog.sonymusic.com/sonybmg/archives/111505.html
Last Seen by PC Matic:      No Data
Process is Bad PC Matic has analyzed this process and determined that there is a high likelihood that it is bad.
Process is questionablePC Matic has analyzed this process and determined that the safety of this process is questionable.
Process is goodPC Matic has analyzed this process and determined that there is a high likelihood that it is good.
Process is goodThis process is a Microsoft or Windows process, but many viruses use this file name to escape notice.

PC Matic Analysis

Purpose: $sys$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.

$sys$drmserver.exe is spyware/adware. PC Matic 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.


$sys$drmserver.exe is known to be a bad process. Learn more about protecting your PC from these bad processes with PC Matic.
button Learn More
$sys$drmserver.exe could be a harmful process. Learn more about protecging your PC from these potential harmful processes with PC Matic.
button Learn More
This information brought to you by PC Matic. PC Matic's real-time protection, Super Shield, blocks ALL bad and unknown threats to keep your PC secure.
button Learn More
$sys$drmserver.exe is a Microsoft or Windows process but some versions of this exe carry viruses.
Learn more about protecting yourself from bad versions of this file with PC Matic.
button Learn More

$sys$drmserver.exe Technical Information

Percentage of recently scanned PC's with this process running: 0.00%
Average CPU use for this program: 2%
Average RAM for this program: 2 MB

MD5 Hash Analysis

Program Name MD5 Count
$sys$drmserver.exe

MD5 Hashes

# Status MD5 Revision Name Size
1 Status 0x3692633395142b264b0a73e4994f657f 1/23/2012 3:06:00 AM Unknown 17.0.0.2 XCP DRM 300 KB
2 Status 0xef1afb4a83a8e378132e3f89d9a46df9 5/12/2011 1:10:00 AM Unknown 17.0.0.5 XCP DRM 268 KB


USA Based Support

Unlimited Calls With a Technology Expert

Support Unlimited from PC Matic includes support and tech coaching via Phone, Email, Chat and Remote Assistance for all of your technology needs on computers, printers, routers, smart devices, tablets and more.
Annual Price
$100
Learn More

PC Matic Newsletter

Our weekly newsletter is packed with computer tips & tricks. As a bonus, receive monthly emails with exclusive offers.

Software

Support

Libraries

Forums