What is smss32.exe, How to remove smss32.exe


smss32.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: smss32
Filename: smss32.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | smss32.exe

Command: c:\windows\system32\smss32.exe
Startup Type: HKLM->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [smss32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\smss32.exe

DDS Line:

mRun: [smss32.exe] c:\windows\system32\smss32.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“smss32.exe”=c:\windows\system32\smss32.exe

Description: component of trojan FakeAlert.

How to remove: use these smss32.exe removal instructions.

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