The program Hidserv?

[el bob]

This is my only additional program running when I open up a ctrl + alt + del screen.

Anyone know what this one is/does?

It is in my startup list of programs so it is not being opened by another program.

Thanks. -el bob

[64bit]

Not Authoratative

Its most likley a driver for a hardware device (USB Keyboard or mouse etc)

[onetrueday]

Delete "hidserve.exe" from your Computer is Fiction!


Summary of Erumor: A warning that says to search your Windows system directory for a file called hidserv.exe and delete it. It is said to be collecting your personal data and passing it along to someone else.


The Truth: According to Microsoft, hidserv.exe is a file in Windows 98 Second Edition. It stands for Stands for "Human Interface Device Service." It is a file that deals with keyboards, mice, and other devices connected through the USB bus. It is an official Windows file and has nothing to do with "mining" information from your computer.



A real example of the story as it has been circulated:

ATTENTION!!!

Check in your C:\Windows\System directory and look for this file:

HIDSERV.EXE

If you find it, delete it immediately!
It is a tattletale file that is mining your personal data.