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lsass.exe

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Big Dave, 2003/06/09.

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  1. 2003/06/09
    Big Dave

    Big Dave Inactive Thread Starter

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    norton keeps poping up with this message.
    "a remote system is attempting to access lsass.exe on your computer "

    and it has maked it as a low risk, what is it and should i let it? i did do a seach on it but did not find out what it does or why some thing should be trying to access it, anyone know what it is please. thanks :)
     
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    PeteC

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    Hi Big Dave,

    This may be Spyware - For starters I suggest you run SpyBot and AdAware

    Run Spybot FIRST, delete all it finds, run it again and leave all it finds.

    Then run Adaware and delete all it finds - configure to max settings to include all files and compressed files.

    If this doesn't fix it post back for more suggestions.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    "Windows NT4/2000/XP 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. "



    Great Site for a list of services:
    http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm
     
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    Big Dave

    Big Dave Inactive Thread Starter

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    thanks for the help, just one question for you.
    when norton tells me

    "a remote system is attempting to access lsass.exe on your computer"

    should i let it?
    cheers.:)
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    It would depend on who's at the other end of the remote pc!
     
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    Big Dave

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    ok, thanks for the help :) most grateful :D
     
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