| LSASS stands for Local Security Authority | | | | Now you know about the processes lsass.exe |
| Subsystem Service. It is a process used in multiple | | | | handles, but what about the errors because of it? A lot |
| Windows operating systems and is responsible for | | | | of errors are caused by viruses or malware, and other |
| enforcing certain security policies within the operating | | | | errors because of corrupt Windows installation files. If |
| system. Since it is a Windows operating system | | | | the problem is left alone for too long, you will not be |
| process, you should NEVER delete or disable the | | | | able to use your computer at all. There are many |
| process on your own. In fact, the tiniest tweaks and | | | | "tutorials" online that claim to teach you how to try and |
| changes in any of the Window's processes, like | | | | correct the program yourself, but none of these |
| lsass.exe, could possibly result in extensive damage to | | | | methods are recommended. Because of the secure |
| your computer. Even the most experienced computer | | | | processes, the lsass.exe error is difficult to correct |
| users don't want to try to correct errors such as | | | | without corrupting your system even worse in the |
| these on their own. | | | | process. |
| So what exactly does lsass.exe do? Well, just like | | | | Problems like this need professional help, which can be |
| most Windows processes, it does a lot of background | | | | done one of two ways. The more expensive way |
| work - meaning a lot of processes you probably don't | | | | would be to take the computer to a local PC repair |
| notice going on. Some of the processes lsass.exe | | | | shop and have them fix the problem. This could take |
| handles that you may have noticed would be when a | | | | several weeks depending on the store you take it to. |
| user logs on to a Windows computer or when a user | | | | The second and more cost efficient way to fix the |
| changes their Window's password. The rest of the | | | | problem would be to purchase reliable software to put |
| processes, like writing to the Window's Security Log, | | | | on the computer and fix the problem for you. Many |
| you'll never notice going on. Since lsass.exe manages | | | | reputable software companies will allow you to pay |
| user logins, it is a common target for infection by | | | | for the software online and download instantly, making |
| various viruses and malware programs. | | | | it not only the cheapest but also the fastest method. |