We suggest you to remove %SysDir%\drivers\smss.exe from your computer as soon as possible.
%SysDir%\drivers\smss.exe is Trojan/Backdoor.
Kill the process %SysDir%\drivers\smss.exe and remove %SysDir%\drivers\smss.exe from Windows startup.
File:
C:\sand-box\adware_crypt.exe
Classification:
Antivirus Version Last Update Result
Avast 4.8.1335.0 2009.06.21 -
AVG 8.5.0.339 2009.06.22 SHeur2.AMBU
BitDefender 7.2 2009.06.22 -
Comodo 1387 2009.06.22 -
DrWeb 5.0.0.12182 2009.06.22 -
F-Secure 8.0.14470.0 2009.06.21 -
Kaspersky 7.0.0.125 2009.06.22 Trojan.Win32.Agent.cmyl
NOD32 4175 2009.06.21 -
Symantec 1.4.4.12 2009.06.22 -
Additional information
File size: 35328 bytes
MD5 : a701f613ba36e7cbc6331e5a8d419fc8
SHA1 : 4427296fdf6a937641ac9e2517796ecc9d4aff5c
Installation
When the program is executed, it creates the following registry subkeys and values:
----------------------------------
Keys added:0
----------------------------------
----------------------------------
Values added:0
----------------------------------
----------------------------------
Values modified:2
----------------------------------
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit: "C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,"
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit: "C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\smss.exe"
----------------------------------
Files added:1
----------------------------------
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\smss.exe
----------------------------------
Files deleted:1
----------------------------------
C:\sand-box\adware_crypt.exe
----------------------------------
Files [attributes?] modified:0
----------------------------------
----------------------------------
Folders added:0
----------------------------------
----------------------------------
Folders deleted:0
----------------------------------
----------------------------------
Total changes:4
----------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Detected by RegRun Reanimator:
Type: UserInit Value
Author: Unknown
Item Name: UserInit
Related File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\smss.exe
Removal Results: Success
Number of reboot: 1
Recommended software:
UnHackMe anti-rootkit and anti-malware
http://www.unhackme.com
RegRun Security Suite (Good choice for removal and protection)
http://www.regrun.com
Removal: %sysdir%\drivers\smss.exe is removed by RegRun.
Download RegRun Suite. Click here.
Unzip downloaded file to any folder on your hard drive.
Open an executable file to start program installation.
Follow the installer instructions.
At the end of installing software on your computer you will be prompted
to run "Scan for Viruses".
Wait for a couple seconds to finish scanning.
Click on the "Fix Problems" button.
Is it serious?
|
The
programs is known as malware.
|
Item name:
|
%sysdir%\drivers\smss.exe
|
Click on the "Get it out!" button.

We suggest you to reboot your computer to be sure that your computer is
clean now.
Do not hesitate to contact us:
Support center
UnHackMe - Rootkit/Malware killer
Also recommended software:
RegRun Security Suite Platinum - removal and protection.
UnHackMe is a part of RegRun Security Suite Platinum.
RegRun - User's Choice
Vista Programs - full info...
What is hidden in MSDN?
.NET Secrets Revealed
Why software developers prefer Win32.FreeTechSecrets.com?
All Unix Manuals in Alphabetical Order
C# controls for .NET in 3 simple steps.
Constantly updated. Last update:
November 16 2009
Interesting information about Vista programs...
Need consultation?
Would you like to add your opinion?