What does the McSmtFwk.exe file do?
The McSmtFwk.exe process is also known as McAfee Trusted Advisor Framework Exe and is a part of McAfee SecurityCenter or, as the case may be, McAfee Internet Security. This software is produced by McAfee (www.mcafee.com). An outdated or faulty version of McSmtFwk.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- McAfee Trusted Advisor Framework Exe has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- McAfee Trusted Advisor Framework Exe 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)
- McSmtFwk.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module McSmtFwk.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about McSmtFwk.exe McAfee Trusted Advisor Framework Exe
McSmtFwk.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. The file McSmtFwk.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files\Public Documents".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 632,272 bytes (33% of all these files), 634,800 bytes or, as the case may be, 658,816 bytes.
The McSmtFwk file has a digital signature. This confirms that the producer has been registered with a certificate authority. This particular software does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The file is no part of Microsoft Windows.
McSmtFwk.exe is capable of hide itself from other programs as well as track other applications.
For this reason, 12% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
A McSmtFwk.exe file has a 22% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". In this case, the file size is usually 127,656 bytes (50% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 127,616 bytes. The original file has been signed by a trusted signature authority. This lets you check your copy to see if it is a counterfeit. This process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. This file contains a digital signature from Verisign, a subsidiary of Symantec. Verisign thereby confirms this file's authenticity and integrity. McSmtFwk.exe is capable of monitor other applications as well as hide itself from other programs.
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 McSmtFwk.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 McSmtFwk?
The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.
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How to uninstall McAfee SecurityCenter or McAfee Internet Security
To remove McAfee Trusted Advisor Framework Exe 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 McAfee SecurityCenter or McAfee Internet Security in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if McSmtFwk.exe (McAfee Trusted Advisor Framework Exe) 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 McAfee Trusted Advisor Framework Exe. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: McAfee Trusted Advisor Framework Exe 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
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or McSmtFwk.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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