What is pcapsvc.exe file ?

In some case pcapsvc.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the pcapsvc.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with pcapsvc.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

pcapsvc.exe descriptions

Pcapsvc.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Pcapsvc.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)”—for example C:Program Files (x86)Proxy LabsProxyCap.;The file size on Windows 10/8/7/XP is 888,832 bytes.;The service can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs.;The application can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. The program has no visible window. There is no detailed description of this service. The software listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. It is not a Windows core file.;Pcapsvc.exe is able to monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 44% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;It is possible to do the following;look for help on the www.proxycap.com website;safely remove the program using the uninstall program of ProxyCap (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program)