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How to remove an BCMSMMSG error


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BCMSMMSG.exe file information

The process known as Modem Messaging Applet belongs to software BCM Modem Messaging Applet by Broadcom (www.broadcom.com).

Description: BCMSMMSG.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 122,880 bytes (96% of all occurrences), 65,536 bytes, 126,976 bytes or 90,112 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/bcmsmmsg.exe.html 
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, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program has no visible window. It is a Microsoft signed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 27% 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 camouflages itself as BCMSMMSG.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the BCMSMMSG.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.



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User Comments

Used for dial up modem...harmless
  Charter Guy  
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..
   
Used for broadcom 100mbit network cards
  Gary  
The file is needed to use a Broadcom BCM modem
  Gary  
One of many names the .Zerf virus goes by.
  Bob K  
It is an important file for your network adapter.
  Adam  
Broadcomm
  FH Harris  
Broadcom modems
  Mr. Hardware  
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Summary: Average user rating of BCMSMMSG.exe: based on 10 votes with 8 reviews.
9 users think BCMSMMSG.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think BCMSMMSG.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade BCMSMMSG.exe ("not sure about it").


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