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How to remove smsss error


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smsss.exe file information

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

Description: smsss.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 74,330 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 14,084 bytes.
There is no description of the program. 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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). smsss.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. File smsss.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. smsss.exe is able to hide itself, record inputs, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 79% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If smsss.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 100% dangerous. File size is 131,072 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. 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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). smsss.exe is not a Windows system file. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. smsss.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications.

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

  • "SMSSS" definitely not required. Added by the SDBOT.ZD WORM!
  • "SMSSS Loader" definitely not required. Added by the AGOBOT.MQ WORM!
  • "start uploading" definitely not required. Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

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