The pdvd8serv.exe process is a type of executable module that pertains to PowerDVD RC Service, and a component of a certain version of PowerDVD, which is CyberLink PowerDVD version 8, a software product created by CyberLink. Also known by the names CyberLink PowerDVD8 and PowerDVD RC Service, or simply PowerDVD, CyberLink PowerDVD is a type of program that lets a user have a control with his or her DVD drive or Blu-ray disc drive. This makes it easier for him or her to operate watching movies on DVDs, burning videos, etc. The module pdvd8serv.exe is bundled with it to perform a specific and important task that enables PowerDVD to be remotely controlled by the user. If a user prefers that, he or she needs to make sure the file process is running in the background. This means that the file has to remain stored on its location on the computer and be kept running on the system, unless the user wants to uninstall the program, because he or she finds it unnecessary anymore. If not, this software, along with its file components, is still installed on the computer.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. pdvd8serv.exe. is used by CyberLink PowerDVD, If you shut down pdvd8serv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop pdvd8serv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is CyberLink PowerDVD, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed pdvd8serv.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as CyberLink PowerDVD, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

The first thing you should do if pdvd8serv.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that pdvd8serv.exe, belongs to, in this case CyberLink PowerDVD