The termdd.sys file is more commonly known by its name Terminal Services Device Driver, or sometimes called as Terminal Server Driver, which is now labeled as Remote Desktop Server Driver, a part of the program Microsoft Windows Operating System for both server and client versions, and is developed by Microsoft Corporation. This program enables a user to access different applications and process via a remote computer through a network, with the connection of the Remote Desktop Protocol or RDP. The activity to access various software and data is made easier, faster and more accessible through Remote Desktop Server Driver or Terminal Services Device Driver. This software, which consists the process termdd.sys, is compatible with most of the later versions of the Microsoft Windows OS (32 and 64-bit versions), starting with Windows Server 2008 R2, as well as with Windows Mobile, and Mac OS X by Apple. Therefore, the termdd.sys file must not be deleted.
How can I stop termdd.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. termdd.sys. is used by Remote Desktop Server Driver, If you shut down termdd.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop termdd.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Remote Desktop Server 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 Remote Desktop Server 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 termdd.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 termdd.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if termdd.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 termdd.sys, belongs to, in this case Remote Desktop Server Driver