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Windows Process - 'smss.exe'
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smss.exe
"Added by the SOBER.K TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a msagent\win32 subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder"
Warning - Harmful Process!
Warning: This windows process has been related to malicious programs such as viruses, spyware, adware, trojans and worms. It is highly recommended that you remove or stop this process running on your computer!
 Additional Information and Removal Instructions  Windows Process InformationA process is an instance of a computer program that is being sequentially executed. A computer program itself is just a passive collection of instructions, while a process is the actual execution of those instructions. Several processes may be associated with the same program, for example opening up two windows of the same program typically means two processes are being executed.Task ManagerThe task manager program can be used to display information about the processes and programs running on a computer, as well as the general status of the computer. It can also be used to terminate processes and programs, as well as change the processes' priority.Task manager can be accessed on Microsoft Windows PC's by holding the 'ctrl' 'alt' and 'delete' buttons simultaneously. In Windows XP and beyond, the 'ctrl' 'shift' and 'esc' buttons also access the task manager.
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