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acedrv08.sys

Associated Program: N/A
Programm Category: Driver Software

What is  acedrv08.sys

Termed as Filter Driver ProtectDisc, or acedrv08, the process called acedrv08.sys, which is a type of driver file (SYS), is a part of a particular software product developed by Protect Software GmbH. The acedrv08.sys file is digitally signed from Protect Software GmbH - VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer, which makes it a more essential process that needs to remain stored on its file folder, usually in C:\Program Files, if not in C:\Windows or C:\Documents and Settings, while being registered in the Windows registry, and continuously running in the background of the computer system. Moreover, acedrv08.sys is compatible with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, which include the new and popular versions, such as Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows ME. It is not recommended to terminate or stop acedrv08.sys, unless it is causing problems or errors that affect the performance of the Windows operating system.

How can I stop acedrv08.sys and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. acedrv08.sys. is used by N/A, If you shut down acedrv08.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop acedrv08.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is N/A, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

Is this a virus or other security concern?

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed acedrv08.sys



What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as N/A, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

Is acedrv08.sys known to be bad for my computer's performance?

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

What can I do if acedrv08.sys is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if acedrv08.sys. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that acedrv08.sys, belongs to, in this case N/A

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