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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:
w gallacher		1 14 Report Abuse
is this dangerous
Benney		96 0 Report Abuse
This is the session manager subsystem, which is responsible for starting the user session. This process is initiated by the main 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). Note: The smss.exe file is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. In other cases, smss.exe is a virus, spyware, trojan or worm! Check this with Security Task Manager.
Nolanenberg		79 0 Report Abuse
C'est un PROCESSUS CRITIQUE! C'est fiable. Il ne faut PAS le dÃƒÂ©sactiver!
porky pine		14 28 Report Abuse
i cannot believe the idiots that put their stupid 2 cents in.
stulena		8 52 Report Abuse
virus?
Darren		118 0 Report Abuse
Window's Session Manager Sub-System.
Bill Phelps		6 0 Report Abuse
no problems a neccessary process
sandroultimo		7 21 Report Abuse
smss.exe is a process that is a part of the Microsoft Windows Operating System. It is called the Session Manager Subsystem and is responsible for processing the sessions on your system. This program is important for the stable and secure functioning of your computer and should not be terminated. smss.exe is a process necessary because the Windows system functions properly. It should not be removed.
Freemy		2 38 Report Abuse
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