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Description: File smss.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 50,688 bytes (87% of all occurrence), 45,568 bytes, 62,976 bytes, 64,000 bytes, 47,616 bytes.
It is a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 4% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If smss.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 78% dangerous. File size is 50,176 bytes (12% of all occurrence), 34,816 bytes, 49,664 bytes, 106,496 bytes, 45,866 bytes, 49,152 bytes, 53,760 bytes, 17,240 bytes, 9,728 bytes, 53,248 bytes, 51,712 bytes, 9,216 bytes, 229,621 bytes, 159,841 bytes, 158,208 bytes, 52,482 bytes, 122,880 bytes, 95,506 bytes, 58,884 bytes, 52,462 bytes, 52,736 bytes, 69,632 bytes, 43,008 bytes, 7,983 bytes, 51,200 bytes, 8,011 bytes, 55,296 bytes, 65,664 bytes, 74,240 bytes, 199,168 bytes, 36,352 bytes, 50,761 bytes, 48,160 bytes, 17,484 bytes, 199,680 bytes, 3,824 bytes, 38,400 bytes, 38,957 bytes, 15,872 bytes, 52,224 bytes, 66,048 bytes, 37,388 bytes, 46,061 bytes, 163,840 bytes, 229,888 bytes, 53,249 bytes, 74,752 bytes, 50,767 bytes, 48,188 bytes. The file is not a Windows core file. File smss.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program is not visible. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit, , HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, , -, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). There is no file information. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. smss.exe is able to monitor applications, hide itself, manipulate other programs.

If smss.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 60% dangerous. File size is 55,390 bytes (10% of all occurrence), 47,104 bytes, 55,808 bytes, 42,054 bytes, 45,126 bytes, 49,664 bytes, 51,712 bytes, 43,008 bytes, 42,496 bytes, 245,760 bytes, 39,936 bytes, 35,840 bytes, 46,592 bytes, 53,760 bytes, 38,400 bytes, 67,072 bytes, 46,080 bytes, 45,568 bytes, 37,888 bytes, 37,958 bytes, 52,294 bytes, 47,616 bytes, 1,159,680 bytes, 60,928 bytes, 40,960 bytes, 32,768 bytes, 17,910 bytes, 46,150 bytes, 17,911 bytes, 44,470 bytes, 55,296 bytes, 48,976 bytes, 62,976 bytes, 43,520 bytes, 49,152 bytes, 176,128 bytes, 1,284,419 bytes, 52,224 bytes, 44,286 bytes, 40,448 bytes, 21,118 bytes, 57,856 bytes, 44,397 bytes, 48,128 bytes, 122,639 bytes, 44,642 bytes, 49,052 bytes, 45,856 bytes, 58,880 bytes, 52,899 bytes, 45,638 bytes, 41,984 bytes, 44,293 bytes, 18,498 bytes, 36,352 bytes, 250,600 bytes, 225,280 bytes, 41,472 bytes, 172,032 bytes, 44,427 bytes, 45,415 bytes, 21,110 bytes, 103,936 bytes, 38,912 bytes, 29,184 bytes, 163,840 bytes, 50,176 bytes, 1,437,696 bytes, 56,553 bytes, 344,116 bytes. smss.exe is not a Windows system file. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit, , HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, , -, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). smss.exe is able to monitor applications.

If smss.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 73% dangerous. File size is 24,576 bytes (75% of all occurrence), 28,672 bytes, 9,525 bytes, 223,232 bytes, 130,560 bytes, 6,089 bytes, 76,800 bytes, 87,552 bytes, 43,072 bytes, 9,497 bytes, 10,752 bytes, 103,979 bytes, 227,328 bytes, 111,929 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 64% dangerous. File size is 122,913 bytes (20% of all occurrence), 131,916 bytes, 3,428,352 bytes, 90,884 bytes, 132,915 bytes, 13,312 bytes, 90,255 bytes, 363,952 bytes, 36,352 bytes, 91,776 bytes, 90,905 bytes, 1,884,160 bytes, 185,026 bytes, 700,416 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32\drivers then the security rating is 73% dangerous. File size is 86,016 bytes (61% of all occurrence), 13,312 bytes, 244,868 bytes, 232,675 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 53% dangerous. File size is 42,065 bytes (20% of all occurrence), 45,407 bytes, 86,016 bytes, 42,639 bytes, 139,264 bytes, 45,435 bytes, 55,808 bytes, 107,008 bytes, 81,920 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers then the security rating is 71% dangerous. File size is 94,208 bytes (60% of all occurrence), 5,120 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in C:\ then the security rating is 65% dangerous. File size is 110,592 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 130,690 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in the folder "C:\Program Files\Common Files" then the security rating is 82% dangerous. File size is 167,568 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 130,690 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 58% dangerous. File size is 1,146,880 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" then the security rating is 56% dangerous. File size is 21,538 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in the folder "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 64% dangerous. File size is 103,496 bytes.

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

• "InteliSys" definitely not required. Advertisingvision adware - file is located in C:\Windows or C:\Winnt, and not in it's System32 subdirectory, as is the case with the legitimate Smss.exe system file which would normally NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
• "SMSS" definitely not required. Added by the FLOOD.F TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Smss.exe system file should normally NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as smss.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the smss.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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warning men! smss.exe virus always produce other FunnyScandal.avi.exe. Slowing down your comp? thats right, it happens in my mate's comps. smss.exe uses standard defoult .exe icon, but the virus i found using diffrent somewhat like other application icon. I usually found the virus version inside the first dir of drive, but the functional one is in the WINDOW/system32 folder. Don't screw up unless you know what youre doing with WINDOWS things
  Alph Vick Kyuz  

Note that in corporate networks, this file may be located in windows\system32 on the users home drive, eg h:\
  dallas  

It shows up as a nero image file and is hidden adn accompanied bu other files too . You may delete it as many times as u want but it shows up again with all the accompanying files. It also doesn't let you chose"show hidden files" from the folder options(no matter how many times u select it, it'll always be deselected the next time u open folder options). Also, it closes the task manager automatically when it is one of the processes.
  Nishant Sharma  

disables task manager, reloads itself when crtl+alt+del, created some other copies around. found it under net meeting. doesn't have a proper pulisher, but yeah.net...
  CBB  

well my computer was infected by smss.exe and its has its buddy the killer.exe i use a kill box to stop its process its located in C:\windows\smss.exe, C:\windows\killer.exe and it infect my other partition D:\smss.exe after that i use a flash disinfector to To fix the error associated with that file i deleted
   

Its part of widowsXP, I have 2 friends that work for microsoft!!! its part of your system 32 file!!!
  jooboo  

I hav been infected by smss.exe virus twice and to get rid of it, I have to format the whole disk. It appears in my task manager with a username and also as a system file. when i opens task manager, its a matter of few seconds that it minimizes. It closes the window from wherever i accessed it. I tried msconfig, regedit n even when I tried to remove it online, it also closed that. It's a hell.
  SID  

smss.exe is transferred and is hidden in my flash disk.. Its a virus.. When I open task manager and other programs, it is minimized.
  earLX  

it activates automatically and start blinking. when we try to open the task manager to stop the service then it automatically disappears. so we can not stop the service. we can not open the command prompt. also we can install the AntiViruses.
  wkhan  

It is not dangerous but it does not allow to open the Folder Option and Command prompt.
  wkhan  

ssms.exe that can be found in c:\windows\system32 folder is virus or spyware.coz,if you want to find this file to the said folder using explorer it will go back to the desktop.and if you want to uncheck thru starup using msconfig the dialogue box will disappear,or if you want to disable it using SAFEMODE you cant do anything.So in my opinion the original ssms.exe file that supporting in booting the computer was changed this file was sabutage your windows file and some program dont run and execute carefully because of this file and how to delete this without damaging the windows system
  kitnanamet  

Company: N/A Product: KillSec Threat: Spyware Description It installs a service and creates autorun entries which run automatically on every system startup. It collects passwords and usernames of banking pages ad send it periodically to a server. It contatcs http://85.249.22.240. It downloads additional data from that server. The original file is deleted after execution but creates a copy in the profile folder of the current user. Also it deletes the files of the internet explorer cache. It hides its own files an registry keys. It infects the exporer.exe but after restart explorer.exe is fi
  yomi   (further information) (further information)

windows system file related to the "Secundary session service". If you need to run processes/apps with different user name with strong secuirty else you should disable the service in services.msc. it's located in \%windir%\system32 and ..\dllcache. if is in other location is a VIRUS/TROJAN
  Nowar  

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