Windows 10: Is "Microsoft PC Manager Service" a genuine Microsoft Windows service

I am reviewing the services on my Windows11 laptop, triggered by the malware rhc.exe.I found a service called "Microsoft PC Manager Service" but with manufacturer as "MSPCManagerService" from msconfig.exeand if I select "Hide all microsoft service" this one is not hidden.While I checked service lists and found the directory of the correspondant executable file is “C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftPCManager_3.16.1.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\PCManager\MSPCManagerService.exe” which also giving a suspicious smell.And finally I found my admin account doesn't have full access right to dir

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Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2)

Microsoft quietly rolled out SP2 for Windows Server 2003 today as part of its critical updates list. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) is a cumulative service pack that includes the latest updates and provides enhancements to security and stability. In addition, it adds new features and updates to existing Windows Server 2003 features and utilities. The SP2 update can be applied to all Windows Server 2003/Windows XP Professional x64 Edition products.

Source: Microsoft

 

Microsoft Delays Windows XP Service Pack 3

Bink has an interesting article up on his site concerning Windows XP SP3. Microsoft has apparently pushed back the release date of SP3 to the second half of 2007. Steve Ballmer (Microsoft executive had originally announced that the 3rd service pack for XP would be released before the release of Longhorn (now Windows Vista).

Bink suggests that we could see a "Rollup Package" coming from Microsoft in the near future for XP, with the possibility of that package replacing SP3 all together. One can also reason that Microsoft will use the delay of SP3 to further the cause of upgrading to Vista later on this year. Server 2003 SP2 is still scheduled for release in Q3/4 of this year and no more service packs will be made available for Windows 2000 or NT4.

Source: Bink.nu

 

Futuremark Develops Performance Analysis Tools and Services for Microsoft Windows Vista

Futuremark, creators of world’s most widely used benchmarks for PCs and handhelds, today announced they have signed a deal with Microsoft Corp. The contract covers online services and performance analysis tools in support of Microsoft Windows XP and the upcoming Windows Vista operating systems. Financial details related to the venture have not been disclosed.

Futuremark currently provides online services for Microsoft, including the highly successful Windows Game Advisor. The new contract continues provision of the current online services and will expand the offering with a new web application that has yet to be announced. Futuremark will also independently be developing comparative performance tools to for use on Windows Vista.

Futuremark has been providing benchmarking tools for the PC market since 1997, leveraging that experience and IP in their web based performance analysis services. Game Advisor, first launched in 2003, utilizes Futuremark’s core competency in system comparisons and their database of system performance profiles. The service has furnished millions of consumers with free, real time system compatibility for hundreds of 3D game titles, and makes hardware upgrade recommendations based on individual title requirements. Microsoft has worked with game publishers, and PC manufacturers to populate the Futuremark managed service.

The deal announced today ensures further development of Game Advisor, along with expanding services to new application areas within the Windows Marketplace “As a leader in benchmarking and professional performance analysis tools, and a well-known brand among 3D gaming enthusiasts – especially the 3DMark suite of tools --, Futuremark was a natural choice for Microsoft to partner with on the Game Advisor.” Mike Wehrs, director of business development, at Microsoft said.

“We are proud of our growing relationship with Microsoft, and extremely pleased to expand it through this mutually beneficial deal” said Tero Sarkkinen, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Futuremark. “Our current services are a great value for Microsoft and the global community of active and casual gamers alike. We’re excited to furnish those services in new markets and participate in the much anticipated release of Windows Vista.”

Source: Futuremark