Lex,
What is the EXACT error and when does it occur? Here's a brief description of smss.exe:
Process File: smss or smss.exe
Process Name: Session Manager Subsystem
Description: Application that is used to start, manage, and delete user sessions or client sessions under Terminal Server.
Company: Microsoft Corp.
System Process: Yes
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Are you attempting to use a shortcut when the problem occurs?? If so, make sure that the shortcut is directing you to the correct location.
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Since it's a system file have you tried running the System File Checker??
Click on Start-Run , type: sfc /scannow and Press the "Enter" key. Have the Windows XP CD handy,just in case it's requested.
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Hope this helps and let us know more about that error.
Grif
Could switching my browser to mozilla 1.7
cause the error C:/WINDOWS/system 32/smss.exe
to pop up? I have xp and just noticed the change.
Not sure what other info. to post. Any help
is appreciated.

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