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2 smss.exe

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hi, got 2 versions of smss.exe running, both lower case. one normal, takes 44k, the other seems to go in a loop from 1MB gradually increasing upto 160MB!!!!! then bak down gradually to 1MB, and continues. doesnt tka emuch CPU between 0&2, sometoimes more, but never lots (i.e. 60+). got one version of csrss.exe. if that helps. cant terminate either smss.exe. please help, thanks

Name: Valerie (by Garibaldi)
Date: January 20, 2004 at 13:31:14 Pacific

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Delete them at your peril. Go to http://answersthatwork.com/ to read about both .exe's Good luck V...

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Name: gabep
Date: January 20, 2004 at 14:36:33 Pacific

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I only have one running. Lower case letters.

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