PlugPlay Service (Sometimes shown under DCOMLaunch)

  • Function: The Plug and Play service manages hardware detection and installation but is also frequently involved when Java applications (.jar files) are executed, likely due to interactions with the Java runtime environment.

  • Identifying the Process: Locate the svchost.exe instance hosting the "PlugPlay" service (check the Services tab in System Informer or Task Manager). Alternatively, DCOMLaunch (svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch) is sometimes associated. Focus on the instance with the most private bytes among these candidates.

  • Common Search Patterns:

    • .jar (Contains, case-insensitive): Search within the identified PlugPlay/DCOMLaunch svchost.exe instance. Finding full paths ending in .jar (e.g., C:\Users\Admin\Downloads\autoclicker.jar) is a primary method for detecting executed .jar cheats or tools.

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