4bd2d66645 * Creates virtual memory paging files * Starts winlogon.exe, the Windows logon manager.After the boot process is finished, the program resides in memory and can be seen running in the Windows Task Manager. It hides its own files an registry keys. Located in C:Program Filessmsssmss.exe (Windows Vista Home 32bit (86x)) SIZE in my PC is 120Kb CAN NOT JUST REMOVE!!! antivirus is flashing, but i will kill him now , safemode Davidhopar Windows service, some AV software suspects on SMSS.EXE, meaning on mailcious soft with similar name like SMS.exe,SSMS.exe or SMMS.exe which is variants of an malicious soft Zocky Digital Tech & Art-Veles,Macedonia Not much other then for VISTA USERS you well have random duplicates of these .exe files on purpose and all should be in system 32 but 1/2 well be nicely *scattered* around in your X86 M$ ect. This file is not a virus! is a cool process that helps windows to run well , lol xobkcah look at the date it was created, if after windows install or update and is in windows system not sys32 then it is a virus. The real versions are located in windows/system32 cal smss.exe is not a risk. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License.
In other words, this program is responsible for controlling sessions on your computer, which will help to stable and secure your computer. The program is not visible. It is the first process started after booting See also: Link FMasic ok if in windowssystem32. Added by the FLOOD.F TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Smss.exe system file should normally NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup! Important: Some malware disguises itself as smss.exe, particularly when not located in the C:WindowsSystem32 folder. Malicious attacks or infections on the system may render the entire system frozen or unable to perform any necessary computing functions. Unfortunately, as of 6/15/2006, PcMag is advising users to delete it.even/especially in system32 folder. MSSQL 2008.
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