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How to remove mssvc error


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mssvc.exe file information

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

Description: mssvc.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows or in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 2,142,720 bytes (58% of all occurrence), 1,462,272 bytes, 2,160,128 bytes, 1,474,560 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. File mssvc.exe is not a Windows system file. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. mssvc.exe is able to hide itself, record inputs, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 90% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If mssvc.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 77% dangerous. File size is 40,960 bytes (40% of all occurrence), 418,304 bytes, 53,248 bytes, 423,928 bytes. There is no file information. mssvc.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). The file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. mssvc.exe is able to hide itself.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

  • "MSSVC.EXE" must run at start up. Stealthdisk - hides folders, files and applications. Will also encrypt them for better protection
  • "SysPool" must run at start up. StealthDisk - hides folders, files and applications. Will also encrypt them for better protection

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as mssvc.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the mssvc.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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Summary: 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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