The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the ssdal_nc.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
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Description:Ssdal_nc.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Ssdal_nc.exe is located in the C:\Windows folder.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 63,488 bytes (47% of all occurrences), 61,952 bytes or 69,632 bytes.
There is no information about the author of the file. Ssdal_nc.exe is not a Windows system file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 43% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
If ssdal_nc.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 36% dangerous. The file size is 69,632 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The ssdal_nc.exe file is not a Windows core file. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run).
There is no file information.
Important: Some malware disguises itself as ssdal_nc.exe, particularly when not located in the C:\Windows folder. Therefore, you should check the ssdal_nc.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.
Its seagull but they really should call it something different. Any security person who see nc thinks netcat right away. Cryptic Frost
Confirm as SEAGULL printer driver; not critical unless SEAGULL printer software installed; if so, critical to printer functionality N.M.
Will trigger Log Event 4688 = New Process Has Been Created Biff Barf (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of ssdal_nc.exe:
based on 15 votes with 12 user comments.
7 users think ssdal_nc.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving ssdal_nc issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with ssdal_nc. 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 ssdal_nc.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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Summary: Average user rating of ssdal_nc.exe: based on 15 votes with 12 user comments. 7 users think ssdal_nc.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user is not sure about it.