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How to remove BCMSMMSG error


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BCMSMMSG.exe file information

The process Modem Messaging Applet belongs to the software BCM Modem Messaging Applet or BCMSMMSG.exe by Broadcom Corporation (www.broadcom.com).

Description: BCMSMMSG.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 122,880 bytes (97% of all occurrence), 65,536 bytes, 90,112 bytes.
File BCMSMMSG.exe is not a Windows core file. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program has no visible window. It is a Microsoft signed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 26% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "BCMSMMSG" must run at start up. BCM voicemodem driver. Required for dial-up if you have one of these modems

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as BCMSMMSG.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the BCMSMMSG.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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Broadcomm
  FH Harris  
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It is an important file for your network adapter.
  Adam  
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One of many names the .Zerf virus goes by.
  Bob K  
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The file is needed to use a Broadcom BCM modem
  Gary  
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Used for broadcom 100mbit network cards
  Gary  
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I know very little but from some research I did a few moments ago, it is "driver software for BCM Voice Modems." A different site told me it is of no risk to your system. And it's Microsoft signed so its probably fine..
   
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Used for dial up modem...harmless
  Charter Guy  

Summary: 8 users think BCMSMMSG.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think BCMSMMSG.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade BCMSMMSG.exe ("not sure about it").

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