The process sfhlp02.sys is a system file known as StarForce Protection Helper Driver from the software StarForce Protection System developed by Protection Technology. Since it is a system file, the process sfhlp02.sys is a real mode device driver for StarForce Protection System. It is only active at the execution of the software. It constantly updates to keep it compatible with the latest Windows operating system versions. The StarForce Protection is used by users by securing electronic information and documents. Users therefore can guard their confidential information such as email attachments and online accounts against leaks and illegal use. Companies and organizations usually use StarForce Protection for security purposes against viruses, Trojans and cyber criminals. Developers and publishers also use the program for protection of their software components such as audio and video content and electronic documents against unauthorized duplication or copying and distribution.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. sfhlp02.sys. is used by StarForce Protection Helper Driver , If you shut down sfhlp02.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop sfhlp02.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is StarForce Protection Helper 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.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed sfhlp02.sys

A process usually a part of an installed application such as StarForce Protection Helper 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if sfhlp02.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 sfhlp02.sys, belongs to, in this case StarForce Protection Helper Driver