How to remove smss error

smss.exe file information

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Description: File smss.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 50688 bytes (85% of all occurrence), 45568 bytes, 62976 bytes, 47616 bytes, 64000 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.

If smss.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 61% dangerous. File size is 55390 bytes (10% of all occurrence), 53554 bytes, 47104 bytes, 55808 bytes, 42054 bytes, 49664 bytes, 51712 bytes, 45126 bytes, 43008 bytes, 42496 bytes, 39936 bytes, 35840 bytes, 46592 bytes, 53760 bytes, 38400 bytes, 245760 bytes, 67072 bytes, 46080 bytes, 45568 bytes, 37888 bytes, 37958 bytes, 52294 bytes, 47616 bytes, 40960 bytes, 60928 bytes, 32768 bytes, 17910 bytes, 46150 bytes, 17911 bytes, 44470 bytes, 55296 bytes, 48976 bytes, 62976 bytes, 43520 bytes, 49152 bytes, 52224 bytes, 44286 bytes, 40448 bytes, 21118 bytes, 57856 bytes, 44397 bytes, 48128 bytes, 122639 bytes, 44642 bytes, 49052 bytes, 45856 bytes, 53792 bytes, 58880 bytes, 52899 bytes, 45638 bytes, 41984 bytes, 44293 bytes, 18498 bytes, 36352 bytes, 250600 bytes, 41472 bytes, 172032 bytes, 44427 bytes, 45415 bytes, 21110 bytes, 38912 bytes, 103936 bytes, 29184 bytes, 163840 bytes, 1437696 bytes, 50176 bytes, 56553 bytes, 344116 bytes. The file is not a Windows core file. There is no file information. 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, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit, , , -, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). The program is not visible. smss.exe is able to monitor applications.

If smss.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 77% dangerous. File size is 50176 bytes (13% of all occurrence), 34816 bytes, 49664 bytes, 45866 bytes, 49152 bytes, 106496 bytes, 53760 bytes, 17240 bytes, 9728 bytes, 53248 bytes, 51712 bytes, 9216 bytes, 158208 bytes, 52482 bytes, 122880 bytes, 229621 bytes, 95506 bytes, 58884 bytes, 52462 bytes, 52736 bytes, 69632 bytes, 43008 bytes, 7983 bytes, 51200 bytes, 8011 bytes, 74240 bytes, 199168 bytes, 36352 bytes, 50761 bytes, 48160 bytes, 17484 bytes, 199680 bytes, 3824 bytes, 38400 bytes, 38957 bytes, 15872 bytes, 52224 bytes, 66048 bytes, 37388 bytes, 46061 bytes, 163840 bytes, 193536 bytes, 229888 bytes, 74752 bytes, 50767 bytes, 48188 bytes. It is not a Windows system file. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program has no visible window. 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, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit, , , -, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). The application has no file description. The program listens for or sends data on open ports 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\System32 then the security rating is 73% dangerous. File size is 24576 bytes (80% of all occurrence), 28672 bytes, 9525 bytes, 130560 bytes, 6089 bytes, 76800 bytes, 87552 bytes, 43072 bytes, 9497 bytes, 103979 bytes, 111929 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 66% dangerous. File size is 122913 bytes (18% of all occurrence), 90884 bytes, 3428352 bytes, 131916 bytes, 132915 bytes, 90276 bytes, 13312 bytes, 90326 bytes, 90255 bytes, 36352 bytes, 91776 bytes, 90905 bytes, 185026 bytes, 700416 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32\drivers then the security rating is 74% dangerous. File size is 86016 bytes (55% of all occurrence), 13312 bytes, 244868 bytes, 232675 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 53% dangerous. File size is 42065 bytes (20% of all occurrence), 45407 bytes, 86016 bytes, 139264 bytes, 42639 bytes, 45435 bytes, 55808 bytes, 107008 bytes, 81920 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers then the security rating is 76% dangerous. File size is 5120 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 94208 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 59% dangerous. File size is 773632 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 1146880 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in C:\ then the security rating is 65% dangerous. File size is 110592 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 130690 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 21538 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in the folder "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 64% dangerous. File size is 103496 bytes.

If smss.exe is located in the folder "C:\Program Files\Common Files" then the security rating is 64% dangerous. File size is 167568 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.

Links: smss.exe, smss.exe

Somehow my computer contracted the Trojan. QHorse virus last night. All research suggests that I visited an infected site. Shortly after that my smss.exe file tried to connect and b/c Norton said it was a low threat, I clicked okay. Now I'm having a heck of a time trying to clear this up. Virus alerts keep popping up even though the system scan was clear. Any ideas?.
  Georganne  

It doesn't allow me to access the TaskManager, secondly when I try do delete it from a non system's folder it keeps on reappearing. It doesn't allow me to install any spyware/antivirus. When I try to do it the system restart's. What is the solution for this.
  Roshan  

Es ist eine Wichtige Windows Datei! Sie muss allerdings unter C:\WINDOWS\system32 liegen! Nicht löschen oder sowas.
  StiX  

ok if in windows\system32.
  AMS  

smss is more accurately the Session Manager SubSystem and is very important in booting a Windows computer. It is the first process started after booting
  FMasic   (further information)

smss.exe is a process which is a part of the Microsoft Windows Operating System. It is called the Session Manager Subsystem and is responsible for handling sessions on your system. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated
  Brian  

My PC (XP with SP2) has smss.exe located at both: Windows\System32\ ,and Windows\System32\dllcache\ . Both are signed by Microsoft, are same 49.5K size, and both have the same install date. I suspect that both are legimate, but why would there be TWO installed smss.exe ?
  Juan Pablo  

Slows down my pc big time. Especially noticable when playing online games like Counter Strike.
  ArslanHamid  

it will lock date of the system at calender. upto a particular year ie 1980-2099. it will not go beyond this limit.
  Arpit Pandya  

Windows Sitzungsmanager, gehört in System32.
  IWT-Engelmann  

May be PWS.MARAN trojan (ouviewer.dll). See McAfee link for details.
  Dan   (further information)

smss.exe is a process which is a part of the Microsoft Windows Operating System. It is called the Session Manager Subsystem and is responsible for handling sessions on your system. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated. dumbasses...
  Bizzizle  

if its in it its normal place /system32 then its safe , but if it in windows then you are in big issues
   

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