Owned by IBM Lenovo, cssauth.exe is the file that loads the ThinkVantage Client Security Solution. ThinkVantage Client Security Solution is the unique software that protects personal information, vital security information such as passwords, electronic credentials, and encryption keys while guarding unauthorized access to any data. Cssauth.exe transforms the computer into a highly-protected machine similar to a vault. Once installed and activated, it provides advanced security for wired and/or wireless networking. Cssauth.exe owns a tamper-resistant technology. It has an embedded card inside the IBM ThinkPad which downloads the Client Security Solution and runs one single setup wizard to finish completing the installation and allow the user make his own master encryption keys. While ensuring security and data confidentiality, cssauth.exe simplifies the password technology and allows users to reset passwords via secure software- and hardware-based architecture to provide users a higher and better protection for identity information, sensitive keys, and confidential data.
How can I stop cssauth.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. cssauth.exe. is used by ThinkVantage Client Security Solution, If you shut down cssauth.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop cssauth.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is ThinkVantage Client Security Solution, 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?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as ThinkVantage Client Security Solution, 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 cssauth.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 cssauth.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if cssauth.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 cssauth.exe, belongs to, in this case ThinkVantage Client Security Solution