HSF_CNXT Driver, or WinACHSF Driver, is the process name of hsf_cnxt.sys, a type of a driver file and Windows module, which is actually a component of SoftK56 Modem Driver, or simply called as SoftK56, a software product created by Conexant Systems. As a driver file, hsf_cnxt.sys is able to execute other modules bundled within the same software, to launch their own functions, which apparently complete the task of the software SoftK56 Modem Driver. Other than that, this file is specifically signed through digital signature from the same company, which is Conexant Systems, Inc., with VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer - G2. SoftK56 Modem Driver is obviously a modem driver type that is useful related to Internet connectivity. Being a part of the components, WinACHSF Driver, or hsf_cnxt.sys, is a process that needs to run in the background, enabling its function for the program. Therefore, this file must not be stopped or terminated, so it won’t disable the software from properly working, and to let execute other processes.
How can I stop hsf_cnxt.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hsf_cnxt.sys. is used by SoftK56 Modem Driver, If you shut down hsf_cnxt.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hsf_cnxt.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is SoftK56 Modem Driver, 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 SoftK56 Modem Driver, 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 hsf_cnxt.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 hsf_cnxt.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hsf_cnxt.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 hsf_cnxt.sys, belongs to, in this case SoftK56 Modem Driver