What is DSAService.exe?
DSAService.exe is part of Intel Driver Update Utility and developed by Intel according to the DSAService.exe version information.
DSAService.exe's description is "DSAService"
DSAService.exe is digitally signed by Intel(R) Driver Update Utility.
DSAService.exe is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel Driver Update Utility\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about DSAService.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 DSAService.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Intel Driver Update Utility |
| Company name | Intel |
| File description | DSAService |
| Internal name | DSAService.exe |
| Original filename | DSAService.exe |
| Comments | DSA Service |
| Legal copyright | Copyright © Intel Corporation |
| Product version | 2.8.0.7 |
| File version | 2.8.0.7 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Intel Driver Update Utility |
| Company name | Intel |
| File description | DSAService |
| Internal name | DSAService.exe |
| Original filename | DSAService.exe |
| Comments | DSA Service |
| Legal copyright | Copyright © Intel Corporation |
| Product version | 2.8.0.7 |
| File version | 2.8.0.7 |
Digital signatures [?]
DSAService.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Intel(R) Driver Update Utility |
| Certificate issuer name | Intel External Issuing CA 7B |
| Certificate serial number | 56000001afefdfbb412e06a4860000000001af |
VirusTotal report
None of the 61 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the DSAService.exe file.
Folder name variants
DSAService.exe may also be located in other folders than C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel Driver Update Utility\. The most common variants are listed below:
- C:\Program Files\Intel Driver Update Utility\
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 9fff9e14bff0fdc0d5086c89c3203f2e |
| SHA256 | e9d034ac1e45fb6ec348823d0e6b9d0ff95025cfc9bcf1c4070454635175a85d |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to dsaservice.exe:
dsaservice.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
dsaservice.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.
DSAService has stopped working.
End Program - dsaservice.exe. This program is not responding.
dsaservice.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
dsaservice.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with DSAService.exe?
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with DSAService.exe. 67% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 66 users.
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Malware or legitimate?
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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.
DSA service uses more than 90% of cpu usage sometime.... What will happen when I end that task??
# 31 Aug 2020, 0:04
McGyver writes
My DSAService (CPU time 58:18:43 ) & increasing .I/O read bytes (269,949,710) & increasing. I/O write bytes (8,***,***,***) & increasing continuely, CPU usage mostly 0 with bursts of activities. WiFi off , Running XMedia Recode to convert a bunch of videos in MKV h265 with ogg audio (Reading of USB Drive & writing to C drive. DSAService could be part of Intel's video converter booster?. I suspect it came with the newest Intel Driver & support Assistance or when it downloaded the newest Graphics Card Drivers. On Win8.1 very old I7 laptop with 16gig ram & SSD. I hope this helps!?
# 23 Jan 2021, 11:34
JrFixit writes
I see a lot have had issues with the DSAService.exe for intel driver updates. Do they say there are no problems reported by the service? I stopped using automatic updates and plan them. The last time I had a machine taken down was just after the automatic updates. That machine is still not in service today, the black screen of death? I just got my machine set up to fight NotPetnya and pinksploit, besides block trojans and malicious software and to protect the memory. So the first automatic update was blocked by the NotPetnya set up for my machine. Could there be a correlation? I am not taking any chances I am leaving my memory protection in place.
# 15 Apr 2021, 19:19
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