smss.exe
| Process
File: |
smss.exe |
| Process
Name: |
Session Manager Subsystem |
| Description: |
smss.exe is a process which is a part of the Microsoft Windows Operating System. It is called the Session Manager SubSystem and is responsible for handling sessions on your system. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
Note: smss.exe is also a process which is registered as a number of trojans and mass mailing worms, and the PWSteal.Wowcraft.B Password stealer. These Trojans allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. It is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately.
Determining whether this process is a virus or a Windows process depends on the directory location it executes or runs from in WinTasks. |
| Recommendation: |
Should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly. |
| Author: |
Microsoft Corp. |
| Part
of: |
Microsoft Windows Operating System |
| Security
Risk (0-5): |
0 ( Secure
Now ) |
| Spyware: |
No ( Free
Scan ) |
| Adware |
No ( Free
Scan ) |
| Virus: |
No ( Virus
Scan ) |
| Trojan: |
No ( Trojan
Scan ) |
| Memory
Usage : |
N/A ( Free
Up Memory ) |
| System
Process: |
Yes |
| Application: |
No |
| Background
Process: |
Yes |
| Uses
Network: |
No |
| Uses
Internet: |
No |
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