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smss.exe (Safe)

Description: From Neuber.com: This is the session manager subsystem, which is responsible for starting the user session. This process is initiated by the system thread and is responsible for various activities, including launching the Winlogon and Win32 (Csrss.exe) processes and setting system variables.
Severity: Safe
Related Link: Go!
Posted By: Neuber on May 27, 2009 at 12:05:32 Pacific

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