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aspi32.sys

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is aspi32.sys

The file aspi32.sys is associated with the ASPI Layer from Adaptec. The file executes a process called ASPI for Win32 Kernel Driver. The driver is responsible for communicating with a SCSI computer peripheral, and allowing it to function. Computer peripherals such as standard keyboards and mice, memory cards, video cards, sound cards, and hard drives need the file so the system can recognize these devices, and be ready for use. If the file is unable to launch in some way, one or all of the peripherals attached to the computer may not function properly, or in worst-case scenarios, not function at all. The driver can be manually installed, but if your machine comes complete with the peripherals, especially sound card and video card, then it is very likely that the driver has been installed by the computer manufacturer already, or by the vendor of the machine. The file is saved in the system driver folder, C:\Windows\System 32\Drivers\aspi32.sys.

How can I stop aspi32.sys and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. aspi32.sys. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down aspi32.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop aspi32.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.

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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 aspi32.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 aspi32.sys is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if aspi32.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 aspi32.sys, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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