Hi, Can someone please explain the quickest/best way of removing this Isass.exe from my system. I've read that it's some part of a trojn, is this correct ? Will WinTask Pro 4 solve the issue ? Any info much appreciated. Yours thankfuly The Wookie

NOT I but L Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 only. LSASS is the Local Security Authentication Server. It verifies the validity of user logons to your PC/Server (in technical jargon : it generates the process that is responsible for authenticating users for the Winlogon service). Recommendation : An integral part of the operating system, leave alone.

I completely agree with TooOldForThis. You wrote, "I've read that it's some part of a trojnan." Don't immediately believe what others say!

Lsass is a vital program. (I)sass how ever is not. It is a trojan that stops your antivirus program from scanning your PC. Some hackers or retards as I like to call them use names that confuse the regular user. For example Svchost is a keeper. SVhost is not. So I would make sure that this is not a trojan. Isass is a variation of the OPTIX PRO TROJAN which opens TCP port 3410 and allows a hacker to control an infected computer. Symantec does not have Isass in itīs database so dont go looking for help there. But most of all make sure it is a trojan before you do something drastic.

gohan, I see you have heard of isass.exe, before reading this I did research it at Norton's and your correct, nothing. What ever it is, I have it too. How do I get rid of it?

The easiest way to tell if you are dealing with an "i" or an "l" is to hit the "i" key while looking at the processes in Task Manager. If you go to Isass.exe - you're in trouble. I haven't found any information about removing the process either. By the way, if you are trying to figure out what any particular process is, just google it.

Yes it's a trojan. Sometimes another program lsas.exe is also running. In task manager go to processes and end it/them. Then remove any of these files (if present) with Windows Explorer: programfilesdir+\dialers\stmtdlr.exe systemroot+\downloaded program files\moneytree dialer systemroot+\downloaded program files\muldist.inf systemroot+\downloaded program files\muldist.ocx systemroot+\downloaded program files\multidist systemroot+\downloaded program files\nsliteupdatectrl class systemroot+\downloaded program files\nsupdatelitectrl class systemroot+\downloaded program files\software update manager systemroot+\downloaded program files\unidist.inf systemroot+\downloaded program files\unidist.ocxactalert.exe cln4380.tmp iopti130.dll nem207.dll nem210.dll nem212.dll optimiser.msg optimize.exe unidist.ocx view_sex_now.exe wsem210.dll bl-install4.exe blss.exe installer.exe removeme.exe safesurfing.dll safesurfing.exe ssupdate.exe ssurf022.dll un-bl.exe updaterinstall_102.exe Try downloading a copy of Spybot, and Adaware, both will help you solve the problem. also download a free copy of A2 anti-trojan, you can find the link at www.thepublicworks.com security section through the ants anti-trojan link. hope this helps,