What is samp.exe?

samp.exe is an executable file associated with the game "GTA San Andreas Multiplayer (SAMP)". This file is a part of the software developed by Advance RolePlay. It is typically located in the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas.

The associated software, GTA San Andreas Multiplayer, is an add-on for the popular game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. This software allows players to play the game with others online, providing a multiplayer experience in the game's open-world environment. It offers various game modes and has a large community of players.

samp.exe is needed to run the GTA San Andreas Multiplayer. Without this executable file, the multiplayer feature of the game will not function. It is responsible for launching and running the game in multiplayer mode.

You should not remove samp.exe if you are actively using GTA San Andreas Multiplayer. If you notice unusual computer behavior such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or suspect a virus or malware infection, it might be necessary to remove or scan the file. Always ensure that the samp.exe file is from a trusted source, as malicious programs can sometimes use the same file name to avoid detection.

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Samp.exe file information

The process known as SAMP belongs to software GTA San Andreas or SAMP by Advance RolePlay.

Description: Samp.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Samp.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ or in a subfolder of the user's "Documents" folder (in most cases C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 412,672 bytes (80% of all occurrences) or 411,648 bytes.
There is no information about the author of the file. The samp.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. The process uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet. Samp.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, manipulate other programs and connect to the Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 68% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.

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If samp.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 49% dangerous. The file size is 412,160 bytes (60% of all occurrences) or 412,672 bytes. It is not a Windows system file. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. Samp.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, connect to the Internet and manipulate other programs.
Uninstalling this variant: In the event of any problems with samp.exe, you can also do the following:
1) safely remove the program using the uninstall program of GTA San Andreas (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program)
2) contact www.Rockstargames.com to assist you
3) make sure that you have installed the latest version.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as samp.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the samp.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

San Andreas Multiplayer
Steven

Samp ist ein Programm um GTA Online zu spielen ! es ist normal das es verbindung mit dem Internet aufbaut

Summary: Average user rating of samp.exe: based on 3 votes with 2 user comments. 2 users think samp.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. One user is not sure about it.

Best practices for resolving samp issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with samp. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the samp.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.

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