smss.exe

Flie Name:	smss.exe	Product:
Author:	Microsoft Corp.	Secuity Rating:

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

Freemy		nem ?rt?dik ki 0 0 Report Abuse
sandroultimo		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. 0 0 Report Abuse
Bill Phelps		no problems a neccessary process 0 0 Report Abuse
Darren		Window's Session Manager Sub-System. 0 0 Report Abuse
Black Viper		look @ www.blackviper.com it might help u 0 1 Report Abuse
stulena		virus? 0 1 Report Abuse
Jawalkave		играть в бесплатные игры онлайн в интернете 0 0 Report Abuse
porky pine		i cannot believe the idiots that put their stupid 2 cents in. 0 1 Report Abuse
Nolanenberg		C'est un PROCESSUS CRITIQUE! C'est fiable. Il ne faut PAS le désactiver! 0 0 Report Abuse
Benney		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. 0 0 Report Abuse
w gallacher		is this dangerous 0 0 Report Abuse
D		trust it 0 0 Report Abuse
max2478		smss.exe è un processo che è una parte del Microsoft Windows Operating System. È chiamato il Session Manager Subsystem ed è responsabile del trattamento delle sessioni sul vostro system. Questo programma è importante per il funzionamento stabile e sicuro del vostro calcolatore e non dovrebbe essere terminato 0 0 Report Abuse
Arturo		este archivo es bueno o malo ?? ultimamnete mi lap ha estado algo rara se pasama se bloquea etc 1 0 Report Abuse
KIKO		iS A TROJAN iF NOT GIVE YOU ANY COMPANY'S NAME, IS A VIRUS. 2 1 Report Abuse
KIKO		fOR ME, THIS IS A VIRUS: THE FIRTS TIME THAT i SAW THAT, IT WAS WHEN AVAST SHOW ME THOSE LETTERS 1 1 Report Abuse
ANONIMOUS (This is a trojan/Use super antispyware)		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. 1 0 Report Abuse
ANONIMOUS (This is a trojan/Use super antispyware)		Don´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! 2 0 Report Abuse
Nick		Absolutely Neccesary! Do not disable 0 0 Report Abuse
mallik		Seems Used by Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 2008. When I close MSSQLSMS This will not be there in process list. 0 0 Report Abuse
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