Apr 30, 2019 · Many times Windows 10 users have reported that Microsoft Software Protection Platform Service (sppsvc.exe) is causing high CPU and memory usage. It starts taking up to 30-70% CPU …

Mar 26, 2018 · Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.

Apr 1, 2024 · What is Office Software Protection Platform? The osppsvc.exe process stands for Office Software Protection Platform and is a vital component of Microsoft Office. First introduced in Office …

"Osppsvc.exe" is the Microsoft Office Software Protection Platform (OSPP) Service, first introduced with Office 2010 Service Pack 1 and now used by all versions of Office 2010, 2013, and 2016.

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 …

Jun 29, 2023 · When you open the Task Manager on your Windows computer, you may notice a process called “sppsvc.exe” running in the background. This process is related to the Microsoft Software …

Jan 19, 2025 · Microsoft Office relies on a service called the Software Protection Platform (SPP) to verify that your copy of Office is genuine and properly licensed. The SPP runs in the background, ensuring …

Oct 14, 2025 · The Office Software Protection Platform script (ospp.vbs), the Software License Manager script (slmgr.vbs), and the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) help you configure and test …

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, …

Oct 20, 2020 · When the Microsoft Software Protection Platform Service (aka, Software Protection service) detects these kinds of programs, you’ll see a huge spike in CPU usage by this service.