SS3svc32.exe popping up on startup?

Anonymous
2019-10-05T14:21:19+00:00

Hi all! So, for the past few days when I start my laptop the file SS3svc32.exe keeps popping up and trying to make changes. It pops up twice (I click no both times) and then stays away until next startup. I looked at the file location and it's with a program 'Sonic Suite 3' which I don't remember downloading and when I went to Apps in Windows Settings neither are listed. Is there a way for me to remove it? Thanks!

PS. I have Windows 10

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Anonymous
2019-12-27T22:15:42+00:00

Wow, 8 pages of this.  

Did anyone ever think to go to the manufacturer of the motherboard and see if they have an updated audio driver?  Maybe one that fixes the problem instead of trying to find some wacky work around?  

I ask because I found this after deciding I had enough of that damned popup:

Now, I am no computer guru or anything, but I figured that someone, somewhere might have an actual fix for this problem since Microsoft doesn't fix problems with other people's software causing conflicts with theirs.  That's a long known truth about them.  So instead of trying to change registry values or downloading another program that "fixes" problems just do the simple thing folks.

I found the answer for my motherboard right on their page here: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/ROG-STRIX-B450-F-GAMING/HelpDesk_Download/

That is *ONLY* for the Motherboard *I* have.  So don't go downloading the same one unless you have the same motherboard.  I hope this helps at least someone out there.  

Have a good day!

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-11-14T10:12:45+00:00
    1. Find the file ss3svc32.exe in explorer.
    2. Right click the file and select properties.
    3. Click the Compatibility Tab.
    4. Click the shield "change settings for all users" button.
    5. Select the bottom most box " Run this program as an administrator"
    6. Apply then ok.

    This worked for me.

    Thank you poccy68: This worked perfectly. No need to do all that Task Scheduler or hunting around in the registration.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-11-14T10:58:20+00:00
    1. Find the file ss3svc32.exe in explorer.
    2. Right click the file and select properties.
    3. Click the Compatibility Tab.
    4. Click the shield "change settings for all users" button.
    5. Select the bottom most box " Run this program as an administrator"
    6. Apply then ok.

    This worked for me.

    Thank you poccy68: This worked perfectly. No need to do all that Task Scheduler or hunting around in the registration.

    So you're basically running it as admin to avoid it to ask you to run as admin at launch? LOL This is a nonsense.

    If you do that probably will simply PREVENT ss3svc32.exe from running at all, which is not a workaround.

    The only solution is: disable autorun of Sonic Studio 3 and re-add it through Task Scheduler...

    Follow this quick guide: https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?113529-Sonic-Studio-3-UAC-issue-with-latest-Win-10-1903-update-KB4517211-OS-Build-18362-387/page3#post786977

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-11-15T00:53:39+00:00

    Sonic Studio is NOT malware, nor is it a virus, it is an audio program that you can use to modify the sound settings for programs, music and games,it also works with Spatial Sound to help provide proper surround sound effects i do not recommend removing it is helpful in a few cases (for example, if you want to alter the ****, treble, voices etc in music or a game, i use it, and have made some games with use different settings, for example, one game has too much base, and explosions/gunfire were too low/sounded more like a 'pop' than a bang, using sonic studio i managed to get the sounds to almost the correct sound

    also, for these morons saying it could be malware, stay off the damn keyboard unless you've done actual research and looked into the program instead of spreading false information and ****, Sonic Studio comes standard with a few different laptop models, including ASUS laptops, my ASUS laptop came standard with sonic studio

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-11-16T20:42:57+00:00

    The pop-up is the ROG (Republic of Gamers) Gaming Center. Click yes and literally nothing goes wrong. Search -ROG Gaming Center_ and you will find the reason why.

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