07 March 2009

Windows: A few Windows process information

  1. smss.exe : Microsoft Windows OS process called the Session Manager Subsystem; it is responsible for handling sessions on your system.
  2. unsecapp.exe : Microsoft Windows server process; it offers support towards compatibility issues.
  3. rtvscan.exe : Symantec Internet Security Suite's real-time scanning feature; it is responsible for detecting malicious code embedded on possible viruses and other malware processes.
  4. msmpeng.exe : Microsoft Windows Defender's process; it performs spyware scanning procedures.
  5. ccc.exe : Catalyst Control Centre by host application from ATI Technologies Inc.