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luafv.sys

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is luafv.sys

LUA File Virtualization Filter Driver is part of the software that installs Windows Operating Systems; and the file is executed through luafv.sys. This is a Windows system process and as such, it should be kept installed and running at all times. It is not generally recommended that system processes be terminated, because it could adversely affect the way the system functions. Not much has been said about the file, except that it seems to be the file that is wholly responsible for automatically directing applications that want to install in system folders, to a user folder instead. In a way, the file protects the system by not allowing non-system applications to install in a system folder. In light of this, the file is considered as a form of security measure installed by Microsoft. This is a valid Windows file, and it is located in C:\Windows\System 32\Drivers\luafv.sys. It has an average size of 81.5 KB.

How can I stop luafv.sys and should I?

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

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

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