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
    2020-01-04T19:10:53+00:00

    It is likely that ASUS used the same bit of hardware on all of their motherboards that were released in a range of time.  So it is very likely that you have the same hardware on your ROG Maximus X Hero as I do on my ROG Strix B450.  

    What I do know for sure is that ever since I updated the audio to the driver I mentioned there has been no popup of any kind regarding the SS3svc32.exe

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-01-04T18:50:09+00:00

    I found the solution. It is as user "WMenough" says.

    Simply go to the ASUS drivers page for your specific motherboard and download the latest audio driver. It even says in the description that it will fix this pop-up issue.

    See example here:

    That is what I see specifically for my motherboard specifically (ROG MAXIMUS X HERO).

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-12-24T15:09:51+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.

    This worked for me as well, I've got version 2.  Just look for this file:  ss2svc32.exe

    I also had to change the setting for ss2uilauncher

    if i try this way "ss2svc32.exe" don't start

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