What is pctsauxs.exe file ?

In some case pctsauxs.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the pctsAuxs.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 pctsauxs.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.

pctsauxs.exe descriptions

PctsAuxs.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. PctsAuxs.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)”—for instance C:Program Files (x86)Spyware Doctor or C:Program Files (x86)PC ToolsPC Tools Security.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 366,840 bytes (24% of all occurrences), 403,416 bytes and 7 more variants.;The process is a service, and the service name is sdAuxService.;There is no information about the author of the file. The program has no visible window. The pctsAuxs.exe file is a Verisign signed file. The file is digitally signed. PctsAuxs.exe is not a Windows core file.;PctsAuxs.exe is able to monitor applications and manipulate other programs.;Therefore the technical security rating is 31% dangerous, but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;If you still experience problems with pctsAuxs.exe, you could also do the following;1) uninstall Spyware Doctor or PC Tools Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program;2) contact www.pctools.com to assist you;3) search for an update [1] [2] on the vendor’s website.