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How to remove an DivXsm error


The free file information forum can help you determine if DivXsm.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, or adware that you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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DivXsm.exe file information

The process known as divxsm belongs to software DivX Inc. divxsm or K-Lite Codec Pack (version 2.77 Full) or DivX Plus DirectShow Filters by DivX (www.divx.com).

Description: The file DivXsm.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 524,288 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 520,192 bytes, 778,240 bytes or 536,576 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/divxsm.exe.html 
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The file is not a Windows system file. There is no file information. DivXsm.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 43% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If DivXsm.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 36% dangerous. The file size is 532,480 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 536,576 bytes. The file is not a Windows core file. DivXsm.exe is able to monitor applications.
In case of any problems with DivXsm.exe, you can remove the entire program K-Lite Codec Pack 2.77 Full or DivX Plus DirectShow Filters using Windows Control Panel.

If DivXsm.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows, the security rating is 100% dangerous. The file size is 643,584 bytes. Program has no file description. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The program has no visible window. Some people think it is dangerous. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell). File DivXsm.exe is not a Windows core file. The application uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet. DivXsm.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself and monitor applications.

If DivXsm.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 52% dangerous. The file size is 524,288 bytes.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as DivXsm.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the DivXsm.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

Makes your CPU run at 100% or close to many times. Im deleting it
  C-Note  
divxsm.exe is either DivX Codec located in c:\Program Files\DivX\DivX Codec\DivXsm.exe or Worm W32/Sdbot-DHC if located in C:\Windows\DivXsm.exe
  Mike   (further information)


Summary: Average user rating of DivXsm.exe: based on 3 votes with 2 reviews.
1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user think DivXsm.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade DivXsm.exe ("not sure about it").


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