Before we start scanning for malware, let's check the legitimacy of the LSASS.exe file.
1. To do this, right-click on the taskbar and select " Task Manager ".
2. Under Windows Processes, right-click the Local Security Authority Process or Local Security Authority Subsystem Service process and select Open file location .
3. If the file " lsass.exe" is located anywhere other cayman islands telegram data than C:\Windows\System32 , it is malware. While you are there, be sure to check if the file lsass.exe is spelled correctly. Even if one character is misspelled or missing, it means that malware is posing as a legitimate file, such as lasss, lssas, Isass with an uppercase "i" instead of a lowercase "l".
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4. If the file is malicious, delete it immediately.
5. Run a full system scan for malware or viruses using an antivirus program. You can also try the free Malwarebytes s:.malwarebytesmwb-download malware cleanup program.
Fix 4: Uninstall the Dell SupportAssist Remediation application
If you have Dell SupportAssist Remediation installed and are experiencing high LSASS.exe usage, try temporarily uninstalling it and see if that resolves the issue.