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lsass.exe w2k process

The lsass process is taking a lot of cpu time on your w2k server.

We use w2k server with servicepack 2.

Do other users have the same problem?

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The LSASS problem is caused when the Administrative GUI is killed from the task manager instead of being closed normally. Apparently some cleanup deep within Windows is not taking place. Michael is right about it taking a fix from Microsoft to prevent this from happening, but for now, I would try to avoid killing the System Administrator and just close it normally.

BK

Questionario

which system administrator are you talking about?

I also noticed the lsass.exe process taking a ton of cpu-time on my orion server sometimes...

ecklerwr1

There are also some trojans that can cause this to happen... also if it's a DC:

support.microsoft.com/.../842382

Alex975

Here is a list of malwares that uses lsass.exe http://www.file.net/process/lsass.exe.html So, malware is also a possibility.

Questionario

i doubt its a virus/trojan and its not a DC.

Virus scanner is installed and nothing but Solarwinds products have ever been installed on the server, internet security is on high and nobody surfs on that computer.

chris.lapoint

Have you upgraded to APM 3.5 RC? It should be in your portal now.