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
    2019-10-13T15:13:15+00:00

    This worked for me.  I have Windows 10 64bit.  I no longer get the popup on start-up asking for permission.  Also, ever since this thing started popping up, my Corsair K95 RGB keyboard would no longer light up.  And when I went into my Corsair iCue software (formally known as Corsair Link), it detected no devices.  Since taking these steps, my keyboard now automatically lights up on start-up and when I go into the iCue software it's now detecting my Corsair keyboard, RAM sticks and Cooler.

    This issue may have also been the culprit behind audio issues I had while video conferencing with Skype.  Lately, I've been forced to use Zoom, so hopefully this corrects that issue as well.   

    Thanks for helping out with this.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-10-12T08:38:06+00:00

    I fixed this issue on my machine by going to the file properties and selecting "Run this program as Administrator" under the Compatibility tab. 

    Interesting, that was the first thing I tried, before fixing the  issue like I stated above.

    Setting the compatibility to "Run this program as administrator" caused the Sonic Studio 3 Tray icon not to start at all. Reverting this change let the tray icon start again, but with the UAC requester coming up.  Seems Win 10 behaves differently for everybody...

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-10-11T12:11:50+00:00

    It can't work: this way you're basically forcing to run the task as Admin, hence the UAC requester (if you want to keep your system secure and won't disable UAC) to elevate from user to admin token to be able to run it...

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-10-08T23:44:40+00:00

    Hey man, I tried this hoping to get this UAC nonsense fixed but no luck so far. 

    I created a task using Task Scheduler and set it to the highest privileges like you said. 

    My logic is I'm disabling the current existing startup task at Task Manager first but then when I restart it doesn't start up at all. 

    Can I know exactly how did you do it? Did you completely delete it first and then used the Task Scheduler?

    Thanks

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