What is lsass.exe?

[ZoSo 0]

What is lsass.exe - LSA Shell (export version) ??

When ever it runs my CPU usage goes up to 100%. I've only seen it running one time though, so what causes it to run? And do I need it to run.

This is on XP Pro.

 

Thanks,

[blueolds 0]

Originally posted by ZoSo:

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What is lsass.exe - LSA Shell (export version) ??

When ever it runs my CPU usage goes up to 100%. I've only seen it running one time though, so what causes it to run? And do I need it to run.

This is on XP Pro.

 

Thanks,