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PC Pitstop is the undisputed leader in PC diagnostics. Our running process library is culled from our database of over 100 million PC diagnostics and scans.
Tip from the PitCrew Every process running on your computer takes up CPU cycles and valuable memory. For optimal PC performance and resource utilization, you should be aware of every process on your computer. PC Pitstop designed this process library to help you know which processes are worthwhile and others that slow system performance. Furthermore, perhaps the quickest and most straight forward method to detect malware is through a running process analysis. |
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More than one possible match was found; all matches are listed below in order of their prevalence. This only tells you what the file and the correct action might be. To understand which possibility is actually running on your own system, perform an Overdrive test and then look at the Software|Processes tab. You may find more information on this process by visiting Process Detail Pages. Match #1smss.exe (Session Manager SubSystem )
Percentage of recently scanned PC's with this process running: 30.72% PC Pitstop AnalysisSMSS.EXE - The session manager subsystem is responsible for starting the user session. *CHECK THE PATH* \Windows\system32\smss.exe is the legitimate file. Recommendation
smss.exe is an essential part of Windows and required for Windows to work properly. It should never be disabled. PC Pitstop recommends WinPatrol Plus for monitoring all of the background activity on your PC. WinPatrol Plus provides a easy to understand descriptions of over 15,000 processes and programs. IdentificationIn addition to the file name, smss.exe, the following version information is used to identify the file. If the file does not match this information, it may be a different file. To ensure the file is absolutely correct, run a free and comprehensive scan.
To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version. MD5 HashesMD5 hashes is the way that computers can define the uniqueness of a file. Anti malware vendors frequently use this technique to detect and clean malware. It is common for a program to have multiple MD5 hashes as the developers create newer versions of the program. For the program called smss.exe, we have detected more than 20 different MD5 hashes. Click on a hash to research the hash in Google.
PC Pitstop Database ComparisonsEvery week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. smss.exe (Session Manager SubSystem ) has been seen on 30.72% of systems tested at PC Pitstop. As a point of comparison, it is rare for a particular malicious program (virus or spyware) to be seen on more than one or two percent of all systems tested. The average RAM memory usage for this process was 0 MB. The average CPU load for this program was 0%. Vendor or Distributor's Web SiteDetailed Description and/or Removal Instructionshttp://www.hardavenue.com/a/Smss.exe.php Match #2smss.exe (Dalbug/Ladex worm)
Percentage of recently scanned PC's with this process running: 0.01% PC Pitstop AnalysisSMSS.exe - The smss.exe which is from Microsoft is located at c:\windows\system32\smss.exe . There are several viruses that disguise themselves as smss.exe to hide from detection. Adware.Advision - Symantec Corporation Adware.DreamAd - Symantec Corporation Backdoor.IRC.Aladinz.O - Symantec Corporation Backdoor.IRC.Flood.F - Symantec Corporation W32.Dalbug.Worm - Symantec Corporation W32.Resdoc - Symantec Corporation Recommendation
smss.exe is a VIRUS. Stop all work until the virus is removed or you run the risk of spreading the virus to other people. Worse yet, the virus may be doing harm to your computer and your information. smss.exe is a virus and should be removed immediately to avoid doing further harm. PC Pitstop recommends CA Antivirus in these types of situations.
IdentificationIn addition to the file name, smss.exe, the following version information is used to identify the file. If the file does not match this information, it may be a different file. To ensure the file is absolutely correct, run a free and comprehensive scan.
To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version. MD5 HashesMD5 hashes is the way that computers can define the uniqueness of a file. Anti malware vendors frequently use this technique to detect and clean malware. It is common for a program to have multiple MD5 hashes as the developers create newer versions of the program. For the program called smss.exe, we have detected more than 20 different MD5 hashes. Click on a hash to research the hash in Google.
PC Pitstop Database ComparisonsEvery week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. smss.exe (Dalbug/Ladex worm) has been seen on 0.01% of systems tested at PC Pitstop. As a point of comparison, it is rare for a particular malicious program (virus or spyware) to be seen on more than one or two percent of all systems tested. The average RAM memory usage for this process was 0 MB. The average CPU load for this program was 0%. Detailed Description and/or Removal Instructionshttp://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.dalbug.worm.html
Important note:
A file name alone may not be enough for positive identification.
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