Jul 3, 2025 · It sounds like the Software Protection service is behaving unusually by running too often and using a lot of CPU. Here’s why this might be happening and what you can try:

Apr 30, 2019 · “Microsoft Software Protection Platform Service” is an executable called sppsvc.exe present in C:\Windows\System32 folder. It is an essential part of Windows 10 operating system …

Jan 8, 2024 · Microsoft Software Protection Platform service or sppsvc.exe always runs in the background to check the legitimacy of the Windows Activation keys, Office license keys, etc. Usually, …

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Nov 29, 2024 · Microsoft Software Protection Platform Service (Sppsvc), a service in Task Manager, is a security service built in Windows in order to stop piracy and protect software tampering, which is …

Jan 17, 2025 · Microsoft Software Protection Platform allows the company to validate Microsoft services and ensure nobody tampers with Windows or any Microsoft software, including Office, OneDrive, and …

Jun 29, 2023 · The Microsoft Software Protection Platform (SPP) is a technology developed by Microsoft to protect its software products from unauthorized use and piracy. It is responsible for managing …

Feb 13, 2023 · The high CPU usage by the Microsoft Software Protection Platform service (sppsvc.exe) can be caused by a number of factors. Here are some steps that might help you resolve the issue:

The Microsoft Software Protection Platform Service (SPPSVC) is an essential component responsible for managing and enforcing Microsoft’s software licensing and protection policies.