What does the fssm32.exe file do?
The fssm32.exe process is also known as F-Secure Scanner Manager (Version 32-bit) and is a part of F-Secure Corp. fssm32 or, as the case may be, F-Secure Anti-Virus. This software is produced by F-Secure (www.f-secure.com). An outdated or faulty version of fssm32.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- F-Secure Scanner Manager has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- F-Secure Scanner Manager has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- fssm32.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module fssm32.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about fssm32.exe F-Secure Scanner Manager
fssm32.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Fssm32.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 1,015,464 bytes (12% of all these files), 1,272,360 bytes as well as 6 other variants.
This particular software does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The fssm32 file is not part of the Windows operating system. The original file has been signed by a trusted signature authority. This lets you check your copy to see if it is a counterfeit.
Fssm32.exe is capable of supervise programs as well as Change the behavior of other applications.
For this reason, 27% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves fssm32.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about fssm32?
| F-Secure antivirus component (further information...) | |
| this is a part of the fsecure program used by securitoo antivirus | |
| this file is part of F-Secure Internet Security 2005 markus | |
| part of F-Secure | |
| Monster PITA Bogie |
Summary: 20 users consider fssm32.exe essential and should not be removed. 5 users consider it harmless. However, 4 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 2 users have already removed fssm32.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall F-Secure Corp. fssm32 or F-Secure Anti-Virus
To remove F-Secure Scanner Manager from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate F-Secure Corp. fssm32 or F-Secure Anti-Virus in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if fssm32.exe (F-Secure Scanner Manager) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of F-Secure Scanner Manager. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: F-Secure Scanner Manager or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
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