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4,1,167,0 6.25%
3,6,254,0 50.00%
3,6,190,0 31.25%
3,0,127,0 6.25%
3,0,127,0 6.25%

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advapi32.dll
RegCreateKeyA, RegSetValueExA, RegQueryInfoKeyW, RegEnumKeyExW, StartServiceW, RegDeleteValueW, ControlService, QueryServiceStatus, DeleteService, RegCreateKeyW, RegSetValueExW, CreateServiceW, StartServiceCtrlDispatcherW, RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerExW, SetServiceStatus, GetUserNameW, LookupAccountNameW, IsValidSid, GetLengthSid, CopySid, OpenSCManagerW, OpenServiceW, CloseServiceHandle, ChangeServiceConfig2W, RegQueryValueExW, RegOpenKeyExW, RegCloseKey
kernel32.dll
MultiByteToWideChar, GetPrivateProfileStructA, WritePrivateProfileStringA, WritePrivateProfileStructA, GetShortPathNameW, CopyFileW, GetTempFileNameW, MoveFileExW, SetFileAttributesW, GetCurrentProcessId, RemoveDirectoryW, FindNextFileW, DeleteFileW, CreateDirectoryW, GetCurrentDirectoryW, CreateFileW, OutputDebugStringW, GetLocalTime, GetCurrentThreadId, ReleaseMutex, WaitForSingleObject, LocalFree, OpenEventW, CreateEventW, GetModuleHandleW, FormatMessageW, GetPrivateProfileStringA, IsBadReadPtr, SystemTimeToFileTime, GetVersionExA, LoadLibraryA, GetSystemDirectoryA, lstrlenW, lstrlenA, GetShortPathNameA, Module32Next, Module32First, CreateToolhelp32Snapshot, OpenProcess, FindFirstFileA, IsBadWritePtr, FlushFileBuffers, WriteConsoleW, GetConsoleOutputCP, WriteConsoleA, SetStdHandle, GetWindowsDirectoryA, CreateFileA, GetFileSize, ReadFile, SetFilePointer, WriteFile, WideCharToMultiByte, FindFirstFileW, FindClose, GetFileAttributesW, GetVersionExW, GetThreadLocale, GetLocaleInfoA, GetACP, CloseHandle, CreateMutexW, GetLastError, GetModuleFileNameW, InterlockedDecrement, SetEvent, InterlockedIncrement, DeleteCriticalSection, FreeLibrary, InitializeCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, LoadLibraryW, GetProcAddress, Sleep, GetStringTypeW, GetStringTypeA, LCMapStringA, GetConsoleMode, GetConsoleCP, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetTickCount, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetStartupInfoA, GetFileType, SetHandleCount, GetCommandLineW, GetEnvironmentStringsW, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, LCMapStringW, HeapSize, IsValidCodePage, GetOEMCP, GetCPInfo, GetModuleFileNameA, GetStdHandle, ExitProcess, HeapReAlloc, VirtualFree, HeapCreate, SetLastError, TlsFree, TlsSetValue, TlsAlloc, TlsGetValue, GetStartupInfoW, VirtualQuery, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, RaiseException, RtlUnwind, HeapFree, HeapAlloc, VirtualProtect, VirtualAlloc, GetSystemInfo
ole32.dll
CoRegisterClassObject, CoRevokeClassObject, CoUninitialize, CoInitializeSecurity, CoInitialize, CoInitializeEx
rpcrt4.dll
CStdStubBuffer_CountRefs, CStdStubBuffer_DebugServerQueryInterface, CStdStubBuffer_DebugServerRelease, CStdStubBuffer_IsIIDSupported, CStdStubBuffer_Invoke, CStdStubBuffer_Disconnect, CStdStubBuffer_Connect, CStdStubBuffer_AddRef, CStdStubBuffer_QueryInterface, IUnknown_Release_Proxy, IUnknown_AddRef_Proxy, IUnknown_QueryInterface_Proxy, NdrOleFree, NdrOleAllocate, NdrCStdStubBuffer_Release
shell32.dll
SHGetFolderPathW, CommandLineToArgvW
user32.dll
PeekMessageW, DispatchMessageW, DestroyWindow, DefWindowProcW, CreateWindowExW, MsgWaitForMultipleObjectsEx, TranslateMessage, RegisterClassW
wintrust.dll
WinVerifyTrust

McSmtFwk.exe

McAfee SecurityCenter by McAfee (Signed)

Remove McSmtFwk.exe
Version:   3,6,254,0
MD5:   948edbf25df52a24015124dbc858e0c5
SHA1:   5bba9a24d7492bedf02dd87fbdd10e6f442b09b4
SHA256:   e19df03f648d30999abc306aa099579187f952948d52fa8612ab3c016d6faa8d

What is McSmtFwk.exe?

McAfee Trusted Advisor Framework for McAfee SecurityCenter is a security solution that allows users to monitor their computer's security status and to know instantly whether their computer's virus, spyware, e-mail, and firewall protection services are up-to-date. Most McAfee SecurityCenter builds offer trial subscriptions to McAfee’s security software. The program generates security alerts which notify users about emergency virus outbreaks and other important security related messages.

About McSmtFwk.exe (from McAfee)

McAfee SecurityCenter is comprehensive security that will deliver proactive protection and has been designed for your PC, with over 6,000 new online threats discovered everyday your McAfee software is

DetailsDetails

File name:McSmtFwk.exe
Publisher:McAfee, Inc.
Product name:McAfee SecurityCenter
Description:McAfee Trusted Advisor Framework Exe
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\mcafee\msm\McSmtFwk.exe
File version:3,6,254,0
Product version:3,6,0,0
Size:124.66 KB (127,656 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:McAfee
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Expiration date:Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

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The following programs will install this file
McAfee, Inc.
6% remove
McAfee Internet Security software provides comprehensive PC and identity protection to keep users safe from online threats, and also shields them from risky Web sites. It offers antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing and two-way firewall protection. Additionally, it includes anti-spam, parental controls, 1 GB of online backup and SiteAdvisor, a powerful Web site safety advisor so consumers can safely surf the Web.
McAfee, Inc.
7% remove
McAfee VirusScan is an antivirus program created and maintained by McAfee Inc. McAfee markets VirusScan to home and home-office users; McAfee also develops VirusScan Enterprise for use in corporate environments. The product is not available as a standalone package, but is included in the McAfee VirusScan Plus package or as part of McAfee Internet Security Suite.
McAfee, Inc.
7% remove
Safely connect online knowing all your devices are protected from malicious websites, hackers, scammers, and identity thieves. Our security experts are just one phone call away. We can help remove viruses, spyware and or malicious programs and get your PC up and running the way it should. Safeguard your identity and personal files, which viruses often leak to hackers and identity thieves. Sit back and relax while our experts securely co...
McAfee, Inc.
19% remove
With McAfee’s Security-as-a-Service solutions protecting your systems and email, log into the McAfee SecurityCenter online management console for complete visibility reports and flexible policy settings. Maintained by McAfee so you won’t have to invest in additional on-premises infrastructure, the McAfee SecurityCenter details company-wide protection information such as coverage, status summary, desktops updated, viruses cleaned, spywar...
McAfee, Inc.
5% remove
Our powerful combination of performance, accuracy, and reinforcing protections keeps criminals away from your PC and data. From startup to on-access scans, get high performance to minimize scan times and extend battery life. Find and seal up holes in Windows and your favorite browsers and applications. Block threats like viruses, Trojans, and spyware in your files, email, and web downloads using instant risk assessments through the clou...
McAfee, Inc.
4% remove
Help protect your computers from online threats with this sophisticated suite of products designed specifically with your computer usage in mind. Automatic updates and scheduled virus and spyware scans give you the consistent coverage you need against new online risks. Special features include Verizon SiteAdvisor, a powerful website monitoring tool that warns you when you’re about to visit potentially risky websites – and Family Protect...

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00060048%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00040039%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00020009%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:150 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:56,540/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:3.79 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):9.13 MB
Private (minimum):5.52 MB
Non-paged memory:3.79 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:73.81 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):78.2 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:5.69 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):9.75 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:4,013/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:10.95 KB/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:1/sec
343/min
I/O other transfer:51 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:6/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:4
12
Handles:223
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command lines:
  • C:\progra~1\mcafee\msm\mcsmtfwk.exe {cf10c3dd-7fc1-476f-8546-a12d7da24bbf}|{18f43d7b-22ec-4d53-a4ca-4402d6d82647}
  • C:\progra~1\mcafee\msm\mcsmtfwk.exe {cf10c3dd-7fc1-476f-8546-a12d7da24bbf}|{12ec1f90-2f05-4fd9-9f0b-bb0041e68f51}
  • C:\progra~1\mcafee\msm\mcsmtfwk.exe {cf10c3dd-7fc1-476f-8546-a12d7da24bbf}|{6d51afb2-0922-4d33-b3cc-cf4d84a10ca5}
  • C:\progra~1\mcafee\msm\mcsmtfwk.exe {cf10c3dd-7fc1-476f-8546-a12d7da24bbf}|{663b2274-1458-4ad4-b0a4-a61755fa39f7}
  • C:\progra~1\mcafee\msm\mcsmtfwk.exe {cf10c3dd-7fc1-476f-8546-a12d7da24bbf}|{403091b9-6bea-4c66-a20a-63a9da03a5cf}
  • C:\progra~1\mcafee\msm\mcsmtfwk.exe {cf10c3dd-7fc1-476f-8546-a12d7da24bbf}|{a4f76517-8e8b-434f-aa5a-ecff44c3d4d3}
  • C:\progra~1\mcafee\msm\mcsmtfwk.exe {cf10c3dd-7fc1-476f-8546-a12d7da24bbf}|{f0cce125-59fa-4f15-92ec-138fbcb802ff}
  • (8 more)
Owner:SYSTEM

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 31.25%
Windows 8.1 18.75%
Windows 8 18.75%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 6.25%
Windows 8 Single Language 6.25%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 6.25%
Windows 7 Professional 6.25%
Windows Vista Home Premium 6.25%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 50.00% of McAfee SecurityCenter.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 21.05%
ASUS 21.05%
Acer 15.79%
Hewlett-Packard 10.53%
Lenovo 10.53%
Toshiba 10.53%
Sony 10.53%
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