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What is acedrv11.sys
This process file is also known as ProtectDisc, a property of ProtectDisc software under Protect Software GmbH. This acedrv11.sys file can be found in the folder of C:\Windows\System32\Drivers where it is usually located. This is an executable file which loads upon Windows startup. ProtectDisc functions as a computer driver which allows a device to communicate or interconnect with other devices and hardware attached to it. ProtectDisc has a file size of 277,544 bytes on 30% in most occasions among the operating systems, Windows 7 and Windows XP. This program file is not visible making it vulnerable to possible virus or malware imitations. It is also not recognized as a Windows core file meaning it can take up disk space on a computer’s memory. If this program causes issues on a computer’s overall performance, the user can choose to uninstall or disable it. ProtectDisc has gained a technical security rating of 34% dangerous to a computer’s system.
How can I stop acedrv11.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. acedrv11.sys. is used by ProtectDisc, If you shut down acedrv11.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop acedrv11.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is ProtectDisc, 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 ProtectDisc, 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 acedrv11.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 acedrv11.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if acedrv11.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 acedrv11.sys, belongs to, in this case ProtectDisc