What is ProtectedObjectsSrv.exe?

ProtectedObjectsSrv.exe is part of CryptoStorage and developed by Infowatch according to the ProtectedObjectsSrv.exe version information.

ProtectedObjectsSrv.exe's description is "InfoWatch CryptoStorage Protected objects controller service"

ProtectedObjectsSrv.exe is digitally signed by InfoWatch.

ProtectedObjectsSrv.exe is usually located in the 'c:\program files (x86)\common files\infowatch\cryptostorage\' folder.

None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about ProtectedObjectsSrv.exe.

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Vendor and version information [?]

The following is the available information on ProtectedObjectsSrv.exe:

PropertyValue
Product nameCryptoStorage
Company nameInfowatch
File descriptionInfoWatch CryptoStorage Protected objects controller service
Internal nameProtectedObjectsSrv.exe
Original filenameProtectedObjectsSrv.exe
Legal copyrightCopyright (C) 2006 InfoWatch. All rights reserved.
Product version1.1.223.0
File version1.1.223.0

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

Product nameCryptoStorage
Company nameInfowatch
File descriptionInfoWatch CryptoStorage Protected ob..
Internal nameProtectedObjectsSrv.exe
Original filenameProtectedObjectsSrv.exe
Legal copyrightCopyright (C) 2006 InfoWatch. All r..
Product version1.1.223.0
File version1.1.223.0

Digital signatures [?]

ProtectedObjectsSrv.exe has a valid digital signature.

PropertyValue
Signer nameInfoWatch
Certificate issuer nameVeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2009-2 CA
Certificate serial number5730703c65cd4d2ec7886124844e234d

VirusTotal report

None of the 51 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the ProtectedObjectsSrv.exe file.

None of the 51 anti-virus programs detected the ProtectedObjectsSrv.exe file.

Folder name variants

ProtectedObjectsSrv.exe may also be located in other folders than c:\program files (x86)\common files\infowatch\cryptostorage\. The most common variants are listed below:

Hashes [?]

PropertyValue
MD56e5b42219f1fe4a3d087d9d501e343d5
SHA256d164479ee72b854bfd9e3f4c2861d6ed214de36b9c72ffac849fc9c8a6163042

Error Messages

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

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

protectedobjectssrv.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.

InfoWatch CryptoStorage Protected objects controller service has stopped working.

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

protectedobjectssrv.exe is not a valid Win32 application.

protectedobjectssrv.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?

The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with the file. 56% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 16 users.

User vote results: There were 9 votes to remove and 7 votes to keep

NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with the file. Only 16 users has voted so far so it does not offer a high degree of confidence.

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.

Bernie writes

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I believe it was installed by KASPERSKY PURE. It appeared after installation

# 10 Mar 2012, 17:36

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