The AnyDVD software implements the anydvd.sys process into the system as one of its SYS driver components. The anydvd.sys driver file is placed in the Windows-based system upon the installation of the AnyDVD software and assists this program in deploying its integrated features for removing copyright limitations and lifting regional settings among other User Operation Prohibitions (UOPs) from DVDs, HD DVDs and Blue-Ray disks. The anydvd.sys process aids the AnyDVD software in performing these operations by communicating with the associated SYS driver utilities of the system and its DVD/HD DVD/Blue-Ray device drivers and by calling on other EXE component files as well as by referencing certain DLL (Dynamic Link Library) modules of both the system and the AnyDVD software. The anydvd.sys driver file is bundled into the installer distribution packages of the AnyDVD software, alongside other EXE components, certain files in different formats and various resource libraries.
How can I stop anydvd.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. anydvd.sys. is used by AnyDVD, If you shut down anydvd.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop anydvd.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is AnyDVD, 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 AnyDVD, 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 anydvd.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 anydvd.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if anydvd.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 anydvd.sys, belongs to, in this case AnyDVD