service logs

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Service logs on Windows systems can reveal unusual or potentially suspicious service activity, such as services with abnormal names or numeric suffixes. In Windows 10, users have reported services like CaptureService_45415 appearing after updates, which may be difficult to disable or modify through standard tools. Checking service logs and registry entries can help determine if a service is legitimate or associated with specific software. Troubleshooting often involves examining service properties, startup types, and registry persistence to identify and manage these anomalies.
  1. cstocci

    Windows 10 Windows 10 Services with Abnormal Names? CaptureService_45415, xxx_45415, etc

    Hi, After updating with the May 2020 update (Windows 10 Professional version 2004), I noticed some services with strange names ending with 4 numbers as shown in the picture attached. It was previously named with another number, but I tried disabling it via Registry, and after restart the...
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