Associated Program:
VIA Tech CPU to AGP Controller
Programm Category:
N/A
What is viaagp1.sys
The viaagp1.sys file is a driver process known as VIA NT AGP Filter that runs in Windows computer, and a technically component of the software VIA Tech CPU to AGP (versions 2.0 and 3.0) Controller, also called VIA AGP Filter, which is a product developed by VIA Technologies. This driver file is digitally signed by Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher (VeriSign Time Stamping Service), which implies that it must remain stored on a computer file folder location of a Windows PC or laptop. Likewise, the viaagp1.sys file needs to continuously run in the background, once it is installed on the computer system, since it comes with the download of the program VIA Tech CPU to AGP Controller, which houses this module. Other modules bundled in the software may call for this driver file, the viaagp1.sys process, so they can be executed and perform their assigned tasks to complete the functions of VIA Tech CPU to AGP Controller.
How can I stop viaagp1.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. viaagp1.sys. is used by VIA Tech CPU to AGP Controller, If you shut down viaagp1.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop viaagp1.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is VIA Tech CPU to AGP Controller, 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 VIA Tech CPU to AGP Controller, 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 viaagp1.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 viaagp1.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if viaagp1.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 viaagp1.sys, belongs to, in this case VIA Tech CPU to AGP Controller