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smss.exe

File Name:	smss.exe
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Smss.exe is the execution file Session Management Subsystem, which is a part of the Windows Operating system and is responsible for starting and handling the user session, lauching the Winlogon and Win32(Csrss.exe) process, as well as setting system variables. After it has launched these processes, it waits for either Winlogon or Csrss to end. If this happens normally, the system shuts down; if it happens unexpectedly, Smss.exe causes the system to stop responding (hang). Smss.exe is an essential part of windows and is very important for the stable and secure running of computer. The smss.exe file is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. In other cases, smss.exe is a virus, spyware, trojan or worm.
Other instance of smss.exe:
Many malware programs try to look like legitimate computer processes and the smss.exe trojan is one of them. Many times malware in the form of smss.exe is a trojan called Flood.F. Flood.F is considered to be a serious security risk. Like most trojans, Flood.F can steal or reveal sensitive data or documents. Many computer users that are infiltrated by a trojan horse can be subjected to their personal and financial information being stolen and used for credit card fraud or identity theft.
Recommendation:
smss.exe is an essential part of Windows and required for Windows to work properly. It should never be disabled. But if he smss.exe file is not located in the folder C:\Windows\System32, it must be a virus, spyware or trojan and you should remove it immediately.
Users Opinions:
CO		0 0 Report Abuse
This is the session manager subsystem, which is responsible for starting the user session. This process is initiated by the system thread and is responsible for various activities, including launching the Winlogon and Win32 (Csrss.exe) processes and setting system variables. After it has launched these processes, it waits for either Winlogon or Csrss to end. If this happens "normally," the system shuts down; if it happens unexpectedly, Smss.exe causes the system to stop responding (hang). The SMSS.exe file MUST always be located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. If you find that there is an smss.exe located in another folder, then be aware that it is probably malware.
mallik		0 0 Report Abuse
Seems Used by Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 2008. When I close MSSQLSMS This will not be there in process list.
Nick		2 0 Report Abuse
Absolutely Neccesary! Do not disable
ANONIMOUS (This is a trojan/Use super antispyware)		12 2 Report Abuse
DonÃ‚Â´t you see that not give you any information when you go to propieties? is a trojan. i had to "formatear" my other PC. This trojan is dangerous. Take action, BUT NOW!
ANONIMOUS (This is a trojan/Use super antispyware)		2 24 Report Abuse
Hay un archivo de windows con un nombre parecido, pero este es un espia. Es muy peligroso (y malicioso) y debe ser erradicado lo mas pronto posible. Es un troyano, el cual infecto mi otra PC (con windowa XP) y fue un caos total. Burlo el antivirus gratuito que tenia en aquella PC (avast de icono anaranjado). Es detectable con "SuperAnti Spyware". En aquella ocacion, tube que formatear el disco duro... pero ahora, mi pericia le gana a este maligno.
KIKO		3 65 Report Abuse
fOR ME, THIS IS A VIRUS: THE FIRTS TIME THAT i SAW THAT, IT WAS WHEN AVAST SHOW ME THOSE LETTERS
KIKO		6 58 Report Abuse
iS A TROJAN iF NOT GIVE YOU ANY COMPANY'S NAME, IS A VIRUS.
Arturo		1 2 Report Abuse
este archivo es bueno o malo ?? ultimamnete mi lap ha estado algo rara se pasama se bloquea etc
max2478		97 0 Report Abuse
smss.exe Ã¨ un processo che Ã¨ una parte del Microsoft Windows Operating System. Ãˆ chiamato il Session Manager Subsystem ed Ã¨ responsabile del trattamento delle sessioni sul vostro system. Questo programma Ã¨ importante per il funzionamento stabile e sicuro del vostro calcolatore e non dovrebbe essere terminato
D		90 0 Report Abuse
trust it
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