Windows - Excessive Disk Activity and "ccmexec.exe"

 
ccmexec.exe is constantly rummaging through my hard drives, apparently looking for something. 
It does not seem to be producing any kind of output file (at least none that I can find).
I have created a batch file to turn off the SMS service, and kill ccmexec.exe, however this is not the best solution. 
Since the SMS service allows corporate to keep my computer updated, I do not wish to turn it off permanently.
Is there a way to find out more details on what the ccmexec.exe is looking for? 
And what it does with the information it finds?
Note: I already posted this on the regular forums, however the response suggested I re-post it to this one:
The question is also better suited for the audience on TechNet. Please post your question in the following link for better assistance:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-us/sms/threads
Original Posting:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-performance/windows-excessive-disk-activity-and-ccmexecexe/6a5904bd-8c5c-4c97-b589-4a370889c19f

We have the same problem with software inventory at my site.  The scheduled scan trashes my hard disk and brings my computer to a crawl every MWF morning.  You can check if software inventory is enabled by going to 'Control Panel -> Configuration
Manager'.  Then, select the 'Components' tab and look for the status of 'Software Inventory Agent'.  If software inventory is enabled for your client, you probably do not have access to disable it.  However, you can configure software inventory
to skip your hard drive by following instructions at https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb632671.aspx
Note that having the Software Inventory Agent enabled does not definitively mean your computer will be scanned for software.  Your IT shop must also instruct your client when and how to perform the scan.  However, your IT department probably has
it enabled for a reason and it is likely to be part of the problem.
Additionally, following the technet instructions will likely put your computer out of compliance with IT's standards.  You should only follow them if you are desperate and not worried about getting in trouble.

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