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cdrom.sys

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is cdrom.sys

The file SCSI CD-ROM Driver is the other name of the file cdrom.sys. This file belongs to the software Microsoft Windows Operating System and is literally made by the Microsoft Corporation. The program is a driver of the lightscribe DVD supermulti driver CD writer. The file cdrom.sys can be usually found in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers. The file size would be 62,976 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). The file size may change when used in different version of Operating System such as the Windows XP and Windows 7. The driver can be ceased by using the Services Utility in the Control Panel or by other applications. The program does not provide the user with an interface which would manipulate the behavior of the program. It is not recommended to remove the file but the user may have the option to remove the file by removing the entire program in which the file is associated with.

How can I stop cdrom.sys and should I?

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

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

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