What does the zssnp211.exe file do?
The zssnp211.exe process is also known as ZSMCSNAP and is a part of ZSMCSNAP. This software is produced by ZSMCSNAP. An outdated or faulty version of zssnp211.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- ZSMCSNAP has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- ZSMCSNAP 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)
- zssnp211.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module zssnp211.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about zssnp211.exe ZSMCSNAP
zssnp211.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Zssnp211.exe is found in the C:\Windows directory.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 57,344 bytes (75% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 49,152 bytes.
When Windows starts, this process is automatically started at the same time (Registry: MACHINE\Run).
It is no part of Microsoft Windows. This particular software does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. 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, 44% 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 zssnp211.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 zssnp211?
install with webcam driver | |
Seems to be the snapshot software fro my webcam. Caused lockup and hang problems in XP Pro till I disabled it. Tony Carr | |
This software was installed with my new webcab Sylvain Mathieu | |
Webcam software--take it or leave it. | |
It's installed with Vimicro Webcams Nishimura |
Summary: 5 users consider zssnp211.exe essential and should not be removed. 3 users consider it harmless. However, one user considers this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. source: file.net
How to uninstall ZSMCSNAP
To remove ZSMCSNAP 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 ZSMCSNAP in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.


How to check if zssnp211.exe (ZSMCSNAP) 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 ZSMCSNAP. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: ZSMCSNAP 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 zssnp211.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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