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ipsec.sys

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is ipsec.sys

An executable file which is known as the IPSec Driver has an internal name. The internal name is ipsec.sys which is from the Microsoft Windows Operating System software. The software is from the Microsoft Corporation. The program is about the Internet Protocol (IP) filtering program by Microsoft. The file can be usually located in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers. The size of the file is usually 74,752 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). The driver starts when the Operating System is started. The program belongs to a trusted file which means that it is not recommended to be removed from the Personal Computer. The program contains no visible window for the user to manipulate the way it behaves in the Personal Computer. The user may have the option to cease the driver by using the Services Utility located in the Control Panel of the Microsoft Window Operating System. But deactivating this software would endanger the Personal Computer.

How can I stop ipsec.sys and should I?

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

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

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