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Overview
wsmusvc.exe threat analysis
wsmusvc.exe is a file that may be seen your Task Manager as active and running with every system start-up. There are lots of anti-virus programs nowadays that do not report this file as malicious. However, it can not be considered as completely safe process, for that reason we consider it as a possibly undesirable utility that is worth being eliminated.
wsmusvc.exe generally is the trace of some adware or potentially undesirable software to be installed and operating on your computer. While this sort of software is enabled you will keep coming across various computer-related issues, primarily characterized as sluggish system efficiency. Additionally, you might be routinely sidetracked from performing your crucial deal with your computer. For instance, while searching the world wide web you may be completely redirected to numerous third-party sites to which you did not intend to be rerouted at first.
wsmusvc.exe and associated undesirable software could be actually brought into your workstation through some suspicious links in the web. Simply as an example, you could see some abrupt pop-up in your internet browser declaring about the need to upgrade your Adobe Flash Player or some other application. The truth is that there is absolutely no need for you at all to carry out such updates. Nevertheless, after users mistakenly choose to do so they will automatically implant wsmusvc.exe and other unwanted stuff into their systems.
wsmusvc.exe process could be furthermore adjoined with other third-party energies, so you should get rid of this sort of infection as soon as possible. You might attempt to eliminate wsmusvc.exe manually from the system, nevertheless, this might need more comprehensive system analysis that is not a simple endeavor in a lot of cases. Moreover, when picking manual elimination of adware or PUPs (possibly unwanted programs) users require to be more careful not to delete products that are essential system files.
The best solution to eliminate wsmusvc.exe is to scan your workstation with the trusted anti-virus software. You are strongly advised to perform the complete system checkup as explained in the remainder of this guide listed below. This will likewise assist you to secure the system from all further adware intrusion efforts.
Key indicators
File name
wsmusvc.exe
Threat type
Process Threat
Detection name
Trojan.Win32.Agent
MD5
3367595CDA98D881744CCE38A0F0ED72
File size
95236 bytes
Scan date
2019-05-23 01:32
Product name
Smart Update Service
Company name
Technical details
| Full path | [PID:2084] (C:\Windows\wsmusvc.exe) |
|---|---|
| Registry path | |
| Product version | 4.2.6800.16900 |
| File version | 4.2.6800.16900 |
| Certificates | |
| Sections | .text:60000020:1AAF7C3FCD3CB71C331A0FDB0588E335:16384 .rdata:40000040:459B39566B693B32D5BED0AA1B273173:10752 .data:C0000040:525CFDA69DE88DADF079F66C7EABE007:512 .rsrc:40000040:62EA1276F268D7BEC621BE16A0BE903A:1536 .reloc:42000040:28312321395CD26FA55D49159EC4AC1E:1536 |
Removal workflow
Use the indicators above to confirm that the suspicious file matches this report, then clean the system and verify that the process does not return after reboot.
1
Scan
Run a trusted anti-malware scan and include startup entries, scheduled tasks, browser extensions, and recently downloaded files.
2
Remove
Quarantine detected items, remove associated unwanted applications, and reset affected browser settings when needed.
3
Verify
Restart the computer, check Task Manager and startup locations, then rescan to confirm the threat is gone.