What is it?
Sygate Firewall - smc.exe

What does it do?
smc.exe - This is the firewall process that protects you from internet based attacks. I personally have not used this firewall since I use Zone Alarm.

Virus Precautions:
You'll want to keep an eye on this google search for any known viruses. The normal location of smc.exe is C:PROGRAMASSYGATESPFSMC.EXE

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