The process file arp1394.sys is also known as the product Microsoft Windows Operating System which is described to be as IP/1394 Arp Client developed by the Company Microsoft Corporation. It is considered to be a legitimate and trustworthy process file from Microsoft and is a 32-bit executable process file that needs no direct user interface thus, arp1394.sys is also considered being a compressed file with no visible windows but is a Windows core file. The process file can end and start from Services by other programs or in the Control Panel. It is found to be located in the folder of C:\Windows\ System 32\ drivers with a file size on Windows 7 or XP at 60,800 bytes. The process file arp1394.sys has been classified as a digitally signed file from Microsoft Component Publisher, where the issuer of the certificate is by Microsoft Timestamping Service.
How can I stop arp1394.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. arp1394.sys. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down arp1394.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop arp1394.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, 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.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Microsoft Windows, 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 arp1394.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 arp1394.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if arp1394.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 arp1394.sys, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows