Administration Processes - lsass.exe - Process - LSA Shell (Export Version)

Process lsass.exe is the Local Security Authority (LSA) shell program, which allows the system to run security related programs like: IPSEC Services, Net Logon, NT LM Security Support Provider, Protected Storage, Security Accounts Manager.

lsass.exe process and program file info:

CPU usage: 00%
Memory usage: 680K
Launching method: System Service - IIS Admin
Directory: C:\windows\system32
File name: lsass.exe
Description: LSA Shell (Export Version)
Size: 11,776 bytes
Date: Monday, April 19, 2004, 12:28:40 PM
Version: 5.1.2600.1106
Company name: Microsoft
System essential: Yes
Virus/Spyware/Adware: No

Version 5.1.2600.2180 of lsass.exe process and program file info:

CPU usage: 00 %
Memory usage: 984 K
Launching method: System Service
Directory: C:\WINDOWS\system32
File name: lsass.exe
Description: LSA Shell (Export Version)
Size: 13,312 bytes
Date: Wednesday, August 04, 2004, 5:00:00 AM
Version: 5.1.2600.2180
Company name: Microsoft  
System essential: Yes
Virus/Spyware/Adware: No

See our lsass.exe - Service - Net Logon tutorial for more information.