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How to remove mcsmss error


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mcsmss.exe file information

The process belongs to the software mcsmss.exe by unknown.

Description: mcsmss.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 12,800 bytes.
There is no file information. The program is not visible. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. The application uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. mcsmss.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 96% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "cmssSystemProcess" definitely not required. Added by a variant of the AGENT.EI TROJAN!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as mcsmss.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the mcsmss.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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Possible virus, check link for more info.
  zel   (further information)
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this file establishes a connection with network firewall on port 1745
  Ghassan Arman  

Summary: 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think mcsmss.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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