How to Identify Unknown Windows Processes from Xerox Printer Drivers
This guide shows how to discover the origin of mysterious processes like fxksmdb.exe by locating their executable files in the Xerox printer driver folder, using Task Manager, and safely verifying the files before any removal.
While checking running processes, three unfamiliar entries— fxksmdb.exe, fxksmpl.exe, and fxksmW.exe —were found. They belong to the driver software of a Fuji Xerox printer, which most users overlook.
The executables reside in the directory
C:\Program Files (x86)\Fuji Xerox\DocuPrint SSW2\SimpleMonitor for AP, as shown in the first screenshot.
1. Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc)
2. Right‑click the unknown process and select "Properties"
3. View the file location
Opening the folder reveals the same path shown earlier, allowing you to examine the file. If the file is unfamiliar, search its name online for more information and delete it only after confirming it is safe.
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