mod_smh_aa.so
mod_smh_aa.so
Process name: mod_smh_aa
Application using this process: HP System Management Homepage Module for Microsoft® Windows NT(TM)
File location: c:\hp\hpsmh\modules
Recommended: Check your system for mod_smh_aa.so problems
What is mod_smh_aa.so doing on my computer?
mod_smh_aa.so is a module belonging to HP System Management Homepage Module for Microsoft® Windows NT(TM) from Hewlett-Packard Company.
Non-system processes like mod_smh_aa.so originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the mod_smh_aa process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The mod_smh_aa.so is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software HP System Management Homepage Module for Microsoft® Windows NT(TM) on your PC, the commands contained in mod_smh_aa.so will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a mod_smh_aa process (also called a task).
Is mod_smh_aa.so harmful?
mod_smh_aa.so has not been assigned a security rating yet. The mod_smh_aa.so file should be located in the folder c:\hp\hpsmh\modules. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove mod_smh_aa.so?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
mod_smh_aa.so is used by 'HP System Management Homepage Module for Microsoft® Windows NT(TM)'. This is an application created by 'Hewlett-Packard Company'.
If you no longer use HP System Management Homepage Module for Microsoft® Windows NT(TM), you can permanently remove this software and thus mod_smh_aa.so from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find HP System Management Homepage Module for Microsoft® Windows NT(TM) in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is mod_smh_aa.so CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is mod_smh_aa.so giving me errors?
Most mod_smh_aa issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the Hewlett-Packard Company website for the latest HP System Management Homepage Module for Microsoft® Windows NT(TM) update.
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