Do you know how to get rid of ssrangsv.exe

Hi everyone, I don't know if this is the proper place for this problem. I'm sorry if this is not the place for this issue. Every time I turn on my computer I get multiple notifications about background items added and "ssranIngsv.exe". My systems setting automatically opens to login items. There are two items 'ssrangsv.exe from an unidentified developer' and those are turned on. I click on each notification and that gets rid of the notifications and I turn "ssranIngsv.exe" off in system setting but when I log back into the computer the whole things happens again. Are they a problem other than being a nuisance? Can you please help me get rid of these notifications/background issues? Thank you. Have a lovely day. PS I just purchased this Mac. The OS is ventura 13.1 and I'm using Google Chrome. I've asked the Google Chrome forum and I was told it was an Apple problem not chrome. Thanks again.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.1

Posted on Jan 26, 2023 6:38 AM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2023 7:10 AM

Part 1 of 2


Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS,  is an invitation for disaster and comprise the Operating System


Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a portion on each sale. What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase


Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions 


This will include CleanMyMac ,


Read some of the posting and arrive at your own conclusions.


Part 2 of 2


Specific to CMM ( CleanMyMac ) aka " BrickMyMac "


Some Contributors suggest removing CleanMyMac and then restarting in Recovery Mode and choosing to Reinstall the Operating System over  the existing installation. 


This may or may not replace elements of the Entire Operating System including the Home Folder ( User Account )  and replace any corrupted or removed elements of the Operating System and make thing right.


Then there are Other Contributors ( like myself ) would suggest from this link Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon.


For Intel computer >> Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac followed by How to reinstall macOS


Thereafter to start from scratch and install all Required Application directly from the Apple Apps Store or Directly from the Developer.


If going this route - I suggest Not using Startup Assist to migrate things back as this will probably Re-Introduce the existing  issue that existed when the TM Backup was made 



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Jan 26, 2023 7:10 AM in response to LadyTay97

Part 1 of 2


Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS,  is an invitation for disaster and comprise the Operating System


Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a portion on each sale. What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase


Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions 


This will include CleanMyMac ,


Read some of the posting and arrive at your own conclusions.


Part 2 of 2


Specific to CMM ( CleanMyMac ) aka " BrickMyMac "


Some Contributors suggest removing CleanMyMac and then restarting in Recovery Mode and choosing to Reinstall the Operating System over  the existing installation. 


This may or may not replace elements of the Entire Operating System including the Home Folder ( User Account )  and replace any corrupted or removed elements of the Operating System and make thing right.


Then there are Other Contributors ( like myself ) would suggest from this link Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon.


For Intel computer >> Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac followed by How to reinstall macOS


Thereafter to start from scratch and install all Required Application directly from the Apple Apps Store or Directly from the Developer.


If going this route - I suggest Not using Startup Assist to migrate things back as this will probably Re-Introduce the existing  issue that existed when the TM Backup was made 



Jan 26, 2023 6:52 AM in response to LadyTay97

Well, first of all, this file is a Windows executable file that does not run on or affect a Mac. That means it is likely either a Windows malware or a Windows virus that you allowed to be installed somewhere you visited. A quick Google search reveals this file plagues Windows users. As for removing it that may be more complicated. I would suggest you download the free version of Malwarebyes for the Mac and run a scan.


Malwarebytes is a well known and longtime malware troubleshooting and removal tool used by the Mac community here.


https://www.malwarebytes.com/

Jan 27, 2023 7:37 AM in response to LadyTay97

That doesn’t say ssrangsrv.exe, it’s just ssrangsrv. It is some background process that you installed. Well, you installed some app, and it has always been running that background process behind your back. Now, Apple notifies you that it is running which confuses you because you think it is nefarious now that you know about it, but it was fine when you didn’t know about it.


I can’t tell you what software you installed that is running it. You’d have to look at what system modifications you installed and see if any of those do that. Another option is to uninstall each of the system modifications you installed. If the notifications stop, that was it.


What you installed could entirely be nefarious as Apple doesn’t really try to stop you if you really want to install something. You may have installed something you thought was legit, but it bundled in something else.

Jan 27, 2023 8:23 AM in response to Barney-15E

After some bit of searching, that process may be related to some anti-virus software called Nexus. Or, maybe the developer is Nexus.


Your best bet at determining what you have installed is EtreCheck. It will list the items that install stuff in the background, but may not specifically tie ssrangsrv to a particular app.


While there is a paid version, you don’t need it. The basic version is free to use for this purpose.

Jan 27, 2023 6:41 AM in response to LadyTay97

When this issue first came up I used malwarebytes and the result was no malware/virus found. I then went through the Apple app store and found another virus detection software and I got the same result. The application clean my Mac is on the apple app store. I don't know if the application cleanmymac in the app store was an updated version but I installed it is since it was in the app store and I thought going through the Apple app store was fine. I used the version from the app store and got the same results as above no malware/virus found.


I did another internet search and found some suggestions on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-NRui7959U which I tried. (Although the screen image on this video for system settings was different from the system settings on this mac). I also noticed that my apple ID icon had been changed so I reset that back to what I had. After I tried those suggestions I restarted my Mac and there were no more notifications as above. Today when I logged on my mac there were no notifications. It seems the problem has been resolved. I hope for good. Thank you for your help and information regarding this problem. I really appreciate the time you took to answer my questions. I hope you all have a fabulous day.

Jan 27, 2023 6:45 AM in response to LadyTay97

There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX  Foundation and Permission Limitation. 


Additionally, specific to Big Sur macOS 11 and above.


The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User.


The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.


AntiVirus Developers purposefully Market their product to create a “ Fear Factor “. In so doing, creating a False Need for their Product.


The The Built in Security  is all that is required to protect the computer.

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