Process File Name VSMON

PROCESS FILENAME: VSMON.EXE

Process Description: The process vsmon.exe belongs to ZoneAlarm personal firewall, which monitors Internet traffic and generates alerts by following the security rules that user’s configure in Zone Alarm. The program has no visible window. File vsmon.exe is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature .The process vsmon.exe is not a Windows core file. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. The vsmon.exe process is able to hide itself, monitor applications and manipulate other programs. This is a program for exploring what is running in your computer .When it is running, it makes it so easy to control what is in your startup menu .This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated .

The program that uses vsmon.exe process not only eradicates threats but also prevents them from ever entering in the first place. The anti-virus using the process vsmon.exe has a significantly enhanced detection and removal capabilities. Hourly signature updates, expanded coverage, and faster detection to find and remove even the most recent and aggressive viruses is an added capability .The detection and removal functions of the anti-spyware portion performs deeper scans at every level and purge spyware from your PC. The anti-spam and anti-phishing functions stop spam with automatic spam blocking that automatically adapts to the latest spamming techniques. This protects against phishing emails that attempt to steal your money or identity.

This also delivers proactive firewall protection with multiple layers of security that stop inbound, outbound, and program attacks while remaining completely invisible to hackers. This additional layer of security prevents hard-to-remove spyware, including rootkits and kernel-level threats, from getting onto your PC and causing damage. It allows hassle-free computer operation from the moment of installation by hiding unnecessary security alerts, thereby drastically reducing interruptions during the first two weeks as it learns the programs you typically use. It automatically configures security settings, and rates threats according to level of potential damage they represent.


The vsmon.exe process is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 - usually C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ZoneLabs\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 75768 bytes (25% of all ccurrence)

Author: Zone Labs Inc.

Author URL: www.zonelabs.com

Part of: ZoneAlarm

Memory Usage: Low

System Process: No

Application: No

Background Process: Yes

Uses Network: No

Uses Internet: No

Hardware Related: No

Common Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ZoneLabs\.vsmon.exe







Process Name: ZoneLabs True Vector Internet Monitor

Security Rating:


Description: Therefore the technical security rating is 17% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

vsmon.exe (True Vector Internet Monitor) - Details
The Process Server database currently registers vsmon.exe to ZoneLabs.
This is part of Zone Alarm.
Even if you don't have ZoneAlarm or ZoneAlarm Pro run at start-up you do need this.

Normally leave to run at startup.

Product: ZoneAlarm
Company: ZoneLabs
a zone alarm firewall process


vsmon.exe is related to the. vsmon.exe is the TrueVector Internet Monitor which assists in ZoneAlarm's attempt to prevent malicious network activity.
Essential core component of the Zone Alarm Internet firewall program. This task will be seen on PCs running either Zone Alarm or Computer Associates' eTrust Internet Security as, at the time of writing, 11-Jan-2006, the Computer Associates Personal Firewall is based around the Zone Alarm firewall program. This program is started via the registry in Windows 9x/ME, and as a service in Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003. Essential to the proper running of Zone Alarm / eTrust Personal Firewall -

General Information

Author:
Memory Usage: N/A ( Free Up Memory )

Common vsmon.exe Errors: N/A ( Repair )

System Process: No

Uses Network: No

Background: Yes

Hardware Related: No

Company Name Unknown vsmon.exe Company
Name: Zone Alarm
Filename: vsmon.exe

Command: Unknown at this time.
File Location: Unknown
Startup Type: Currently being identified.


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Determining whether vsmon.exe is a virus or a legitimate Windows process depends on the directory location it executes or runs from.



File vsmon.exe is not a Windows system file. vsmon.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, monitor applications.

vsmon.exe is a processs associated with the ZoneAlarm personal fire wall. Said to be used for monitoring internet traffic and generatating alerts based upon the default security rules or rules that are configured by the user.
vsmon.exe is an application that does NOT appear to be a security risk



vsmon.exe is a process associated with the ZoneAlarm firewall. It is used to monitor Internet traffic and generate alerts depending on the security rules configured by the user.


In addition, worms, Trojans, viruses, and spyware have been known to imitate legitimate processes by using names of well known processes including vsmon.exe. Use a good anti-virus and anti-spyware program to rule out both viruses and spyware