What does the ShdServ.exe file do?
The ShdServ.exe process is also known as Shield COM Service or, as the case may be, Shield COM Server Module and is a part of RollBack Rx Home or, as the case may be, Reboot Restore Rx. This software is produced by Horizon DataSys (www.horizondatasys.com). An outdated or faulty version of ShdServ.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Shield COM service has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Shield COM service has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- ShdServ.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module ShdServ.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about ShdServ.exe Shield COM service
ShdServ.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. ShdServ.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 221,184 bytes (23% of all these files), 241,176 bytes as well as 7 other variants.
It does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. This particular software does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. This file contains a digital signature from Verisign, a subsidiary of Symantec. Verisign thereby confirms this file's authenticity and integrity.
ShdServ.exe is capable of monitor other applications.
For this reason, 46% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves ShdServ.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about ShdServ?
| Part of Rollback RX | |
| Strangely sucks up all my CPU from time to time Daniel | |
| Strangely eats up all my CPU from time to time nick |
Summary: 4 users consider ShdServ.exe essential and should not be removed. source: file.net
How to uninstall RollBack Rx Home or Reboot Restore Rx
To remove Shield COM service from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate RollBack Rx Home or Reboot Restore Rx in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if ShdServ.exe (Shield COM service) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of Shield COM service. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Shield COM service or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or ShdServ.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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