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VersionsAdditional versions

6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 4.72%
6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 0.06%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.22%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.01%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 0.86%
6.1.7601.17725 (win7sp1_gdr.111116-1503) 40.58%
6.1.7601.17725 (win7sp1_gdr.111116-1503) 18.70%
6.1.7600.16915 (win7_gdr.111116-1506) 3.54%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 8.16%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 3.92%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 12.71%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.91%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.65%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.06%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.59%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.01%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.01%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.38%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.06%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.01%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.17%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.27%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.06%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.27%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.06%
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lsass.exe

Local Security Authority Process by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove lsass.exe
Version:   5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113)
MD5:   673640e09dd7b7125ed82210b7dc311a
SHA1:   f060f1cd02f7f2b99f2de3d01374ce82cac634c5
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is lsass.exe?

Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS), is a process in Microsoft Windows operating systems that is responsible for enforcing the security policy on the system. It verifies users logging on to a Windows computer or server, handles password changes, and creates access tokens.

Overview

lsass.exe runs as a service under the name Titkosított fájlrendszer (EFS) (KeyIso) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access) as a shared service. The file is digitally signed by Microsoft Corporation. This version is installed on Windows XP and is compiled as a 32 bit program.

DetailsDetails

File name:lsass.exe
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Local Security Authority Process
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe
File version:5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113)
Product version:5.1.2600.5512
Size:13 KB (13,312 bytes)
Build date:4/13/2008 9:31 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Expiration date:Friday, June 13, 2014
Digital DNA
Entropy:5.983062
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++
.NET CLR:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' as a shared service by the Service Host (svchost.exe)

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00178199%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00070196%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00108003%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:18,641 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Memory
Private memory:4.81 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):8.45 MB
Private (minimum):660 KB
Non-paged memory:4.81 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:48.14 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):49.89 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:3.3 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):8.45 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:19
12
Handles:398
600
GUI GDI count:5
103

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:Undefined
Platform:32-bit
Command line:C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:KeyIso
Display name:Titkosított fájlrendszer (EFS)
Description:“Durch den Start dieses Diensts wird anderen Diensten signalisiert, dass die Sicherheitskontenverwaltung (SAM) bereit ist, Anforderungen anzunehmen. Wenn Sie diesen Dienst deaktivieren, wird verhindert, dass andere Dienste im System benachrichtigt werden, wenn die Sicherheitskontenverwaltung bereit ist. Dies kann wiederum dazu führen, dass diese Dienste nicht korrekt gestartet werden. Dieser Dienst”
Type:Win32ShareProcess
Parent process:winlogon.exe (Windows NT Logon Application by Microsoft)

ResourcesThreads

Averages
 
LSASRV.dll
Total CPU:0.01263903%
0.272967%
Kernel CPU:0.01263903%
0.107585%
User CPU:0.00000000%
0.165382%
Memory:716 KB
1.16 MB
ntdll.dll
Total CPU:0.00025209%
Kernel CPU:0.00005402%
User CPU:0.00019807%
Memory:684 KB

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 8.1 34.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro 27.00%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 12.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 10.50%
Windows 7 Home Premium 7.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 3.00%
Windows 8.1 N 3.00%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation 3.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 39.50% of Local Security Authority Process.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 30.23%
Dell 24.03%
Acer 17.83%
Lenovo 13.95%
Hewlett-Packard 6.98%
Toshiba 4.65%
Alienware 2.33%
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