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SMSvcHost.exe

ServiceModel Service Host

Description

SMSvcHost.exe is part of .NET and is used to listen for new messages on the message queue.

The Net.Tcp Port Sharing service provides ability to share Transmission Control Protocol ports over the net.tcp protocol.

Smsvchost.exe is a 32-bit executable for a command line application that has no GUI.

Common Facts From Tracked Files

File description		SMSvcHost.exe

File Version		3.0.4506.25 to 3.0.4506.4926

Application		Microsoft .NET Framework

App version		3.0.4506.25 to 3.0.4506.4926

Type		32 bits

Vendor		Microsoft Corporation

Copyright		(c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Variants and Default Locations

C:\Windows\WinSxS\...

The WinSxS directory holds Windows Side-by-Side DLLs. WinSxS allows multiple versions of the same DLL (code libraries) to exist on the same system. This ensures that every application will get the DLL version they were tested and designed for. The result is improved application and system stability. See details for full directory location.

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	Vista SP2; 64	120 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates
	Vista SP2; 64	120 KB	20-Jan-2008	Core without updates
	Vista SP2; 64	115 KB	11-Apr-2009	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 64	114 KB	10-Jun-2009	Core without updates
	Vista R, SP1, 2; All	120 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates
	Vista SP1, 2; All	120 KB	20-Jan-2008	Core without updates
	Vista SP2; All	127 KB	11-Apr-2009	Core without updates
	7 RTM; All	126 KB	10-Jun-2009	Core without updates

C:\Windows\assembly\GAC_MSIL\SMSvcHost\3.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a

Shared assemblies are stored in this directory. It is also called the Global Assembly Cache (GAC).

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	Vista RTM; 32	120 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates
	Vista SP1; 32	120 KB	20-Jan-2008	Core without updates
	Vista SP2; All	127 KB	11-Apr-2009	Core without updates
	7 RTM; All	126 KB	10-Jun-2009	Core without updates

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v3.0\Windows Communication Foundation

The Microsoft.NET directory holds Microsoft's .NET programs and files. The .NET is a set of tools and APIs for programmers to build more advanced applications using this framework of services.

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	Vista SP2; 64	115 KB	11-Apr-2009	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 64	114 KB	10-Jun-2009	Core without updates

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.0\Windows Communication Foundation

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	XP SP3; 32	129 KB	29-Jul-2008	Updates on Core
	Vista RTM; 32	120 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates
	Vista SP1; 32	120 KB	20-Jan-2008	Core without updates
	Vista SP2; All	127 KB	11-Apr-2009	Core without updates
	7 RTM; All	126 KB	10-Jun-2009	Core without updates

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Security

There are no known security risks in using Smsvchost.exe assuming it has not been modified or replaced by virus or malware and it resides in the default directory. This file is installed as part of the Windows operating system.

Requires

The following file is required when running this program. These may call other files, and there can be additional required files not in this list.

Mscoree.dll

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Additional Analysis

Smsvchost.exe is a PE style file.
This program does not appear to be internally referenced by any other file.
The file SMSvcHost.exe is a service that shares a process with other services. It is included as part of the standard Windows file set from Microsoft. Depending on the hardware and installation type it may not be active.

Vendor Summary

Vendor		Microsoft Corporation
Phone		1-425-882-8080 1-800-642-7676
Web		Global USA
Assistance		Support Downloads

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