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How to remove Smax4 error


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Smax4.exe file information

The process SoundMAX Control Center or Audio Control Panel belongs to the software SoundMAX Control Panel or DVD Solution or Digital Audio MB or Audio Control Panel by Analog Devices, Inc (www.analog.com).

Description: Smax4.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" - e.g. C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 860,160 bytes (38% of all occurrence), 716,800 bytes, 729,088 bytes, 585,728 bytes, 794,624 bytes, 847,872 bytes, 806,912 bytes, 577,536 bytes, 593,920 bytes, 708,608 bytes, 25,600 bytes, 14,348 bytes, 581,632 bytes, 839,680 bytes.
Smax4.exe is not a Windows system file. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Therefore the technical security rating is 26% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "SoundMAX" is not required to run at start up. System Tray icon for SoundMax integrated sound. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as Smax4.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the Smax4.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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User Comments

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it is essential for the sound audio system of the computer.it is the control panel for the soundcard of Analog Devices.
  vj  
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Not dangerous ;)
  Alex  
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For SoundMax Audio Device, it's safe
  Cory  
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Control Panel For Analog Devices SoundMAX chipset Soundcards/On-board Sound.
  Numanoid  
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SoundMAX files for internal sound board on asus mobo
  JJ  

Summary: 6 users think Smax4.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless.

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