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lsass.exe

File Name: lsass.exe
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The lsass.exe file is short for Local Security Authority Subsystem Service, which belongs to Microsoft Windows Operating System and is responsible for how Microsoft Windows handles security and security related policies, authority domain authentication, and Active Directory management on the computer. With the execution of the file lsass.exe, the system acquires security by preventing the access of unwanted users to any private information. The file lsass.exe also handles the password modifications done by the user. It prevents unwanted users from accessing any private information. The lsass.exe file is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. In other cases, lsass.exe is a virus, spyware, trojan or worm.
Other instance of lsass.exe:
lsass.exe is a process which is disguised by a trojan. This Trojan allows unauthoritative access to your computer from remote locations and help attackers stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. This process is dangerous to your PC security and should be removed from your system as soon as possible.
Recommendation:
lsass.exe should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly.When attempting to End Process the lsass.exe you will receive the Unable to Terminate Process window with the error This is a critical system process. Task Manager cannot end this process. It is normal to receive this error.

If the lsass.exe file is not located in the folder C:\Windows\System32, it must be a virus, spyware, trojan or worm. You need to disable and remove it immediately.
Users Opinions:
PCgeek
1 2 Report Abuse
isass.exe with an small caps L is a vital windows process and nt a virus. However viruses go under the name Isass.exe(Note this is an I not L) so they appear as vital windows process and not a virus.
no user
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this is a component of windows xp home edition, sp3
Justdoet
2 41 Report Abuse
Confused with lasss.exe worm. More information
Talento
113 40 Report Abuse
Arquivo do sistema que não deve ser encerrado.
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4 65 Report Abuse
what is this?
carlos alexander
0 34 Report Abuse
Este Programa es el virus ayuda aliminarlos ,Ayuda de Todos los Equipos shshes.exe.isass.exe.estos programas se copian de sus programas en especial windows xp nadamas era eso. More information
sonny
2 2 Report Abuse
It is connect with the system.But it also is easy to be used by hacker!
Ed Lake
58 0 Report Abuse
Microsoft Windows Operating System Local Security Authority Process in C:\Windows\System32
Ralph Cooper
3 3 Report Abuse
Looks like I need a better one, any suges- tions?
Ap2099
4 2 Report Abuse
If alter this file in any, you WILL NOT be able to log into your computer.
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