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smss32.exe

Associated Program: Adware Downloader USbD Malware and Configuration Loader AGOBOT.MB Worm and Microsoft Internet Services RBOT.MS Worm and Windows Update RBOT.CB Worm
Programm Category: Worm/Trojan/Spyware/Malware

What is  smss32.exe

The smss32.exe file is an executable process that has been reported by many users as a variant of the Configuration Loader malware, which is from the family of AGOBOT.MB worm programs that can compromise the stability of the infected Windows-based system and negatively affect the data security of files and folders stored in the compromised computer. Some users also claimed that the smss32.exe process is a variant of the RBOT.MS worm, which is disguised as Microsoft Internet Services. A few reports stated that the smss32.exe file is a variant of the RBOT.CB worm, which is disguised as a legitimate Windows Update component, while some reports claimed that the smss32.exe process is integrated with adware downloading functionalities and classified as a variant of the USbD Adware Downloader malware.

How can I stop smss32.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. smss32.exe. is used by Adware Downloader USbD Malware and Configuration Loader AGOBOT.MB Worm and Microsoft Internet Services RBOT.MS Worm and Windows Update RBOT.CB Worm, If you shut down smss32.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop smss32.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Adware Downloader USbD Malware and Configuration Loader AGOBOT.MB Worm and Microsoft Internet Services RBOT.MS Worm and Windows Update RBOT.CB Worm, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

Is this a virus or other security concern?

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed smss32.exe




What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Adware Downloader USbD Malware and Configuration Loader AGOBOT.MB Worm and Microsoft Internet Services RBOT.MS Worm and Windows Update RBOT.CB Worm, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

Is smss32.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

What can I do if smss32.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if smss32.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that smss32.exe, belongs to, in this case Adware Downloader USbD Malware and Configuration Loader AGOBOT.MB Worm and Microsoft Internet Services RBOT.MS Worm and Windows Update RBOT.CB Worm

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