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beep.sys

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is beep.sys

The beep.sys file is a driver installed by Microsoft Windows for the built-in speakers of computers and laptops. The driver is a system file but is not an essential process to keep the system running in tiptop shape. This can be found in a subfolder of C:\Windows, more specifically, saved as C:\Windows\System 32\drivers\beep.sys. Basically, the file makes a beeping sound whenever applications are being accessed, or sometimes, with certain keyboard strokes. Since this is not a core Windows component, some users disable the file to prevent it from making any beeping noise. Disabling the file will not hamper system function, since it is still stored within the system’s directory. Uninstalling it could be risky, as some users discovered. Those who uninstalled the file, usually get an error message that the beep.sys could not be found, which then would result in automatic shutdown or computer freezes. The average size of the file is 4 KB. The newer versions are about 6 to 7 KB. If the file is shown as being larger than the approximate file sizes, users suspect that the file in their system is malware.

How can I stop beep.sys and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. beep.sys. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down beep.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop beep.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.

Is this a virus or other security concern?

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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 beep.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 beep.sys is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if beep.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 beep.sys, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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