What does the smssas.exe file do?
The smssas.exe process is also known as AdsApp and is a part of AdsApp Application. This software is produced by VINAGAME SOFTWARE SERVICE JOINT STOCK COMPANY (www.vng.com.vn). An obsolete or defective version of smssas.exe can cause problems for your computer that can range from slowness to error messages such as these:
- AdsApp has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 10, 8, 7)
- AdsApp 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 10, 8, 7)
- smssas.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. (Windows XP)
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module smssas.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about smssas.exe AdsApp
smssas.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Smssas.exe is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 159,744 bytes (75% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 165,768 bytes.
This smssas program does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The smssas file is not part of the Windows operating system. Smssas.exe does not supply any version information or other description. It is interesting to note that the file is placed in the Windows folder, even though it is not part of the operating system.
For this reason, 47% 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 smssas.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 smssas?
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 AdsApp Application
To remove AdsApp from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below or use an automatic uninstaller product.
- Click the Windows Start Button. In Windows 8, look for Control Panel.
- Click Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a program.
- Look for AdsApp Application in the list of available programs.
- Click Uninstall.
How to tell if smssas.exe (AdsApp) was uninstalled cleanly
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then start Windows Explorer and see if there is still a folder with the name of the software under C:\Program Files. Be sure to check the Registry as well for remnants of AdsApp. To do this, start "Regedit", then look under "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" > "Software" for AdsApp or the name of the producer. Always keep in mind that only a computer professional should ever directly delete entries in the Windows Registry.
What to do if a program does not uninstall
The easiest way to remove any kind of software cleanly and accurately is to use an uninstaller tool. Because the uninstaller automatically creates a backup, there is no risk of anything going wrong.
Last but not least
If Windows not working quite right for you, or if startup is taking a long time, or smssas.exe is causing problems for you, a good Windows diagnostic tool may very well 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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