The system file eraserutilrebootdrv.sys is related to the software Eraser Engine from Symantec, which is part of Symantec’s suite of PC security software. It is generally recommended that the file be allowed to load when the system boots. Description of the file is Symantec Eraser Utility Driver. There does not seem to be a lot of information that can further describe the driver file, but most users recommend leaving the file alone as it is deemed as an important file that enables the software program to execute on the computer. The file has not been tagged as a threat to system security by various AV programs. There were also no reports from users that mentioned the file as being of the malicious type. It is therefore regarded as a harmless file to have running on the system. The standard path of the file is C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\EENGINE\eraserutilrebootdrv.sys. File size is between 102,712 and 109,616 bytes.
How can I stop eraserutilrebootdrv.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. eraserutilrebootdrv.sys. is used by Symantec Eraser Utility Driver, If you shut down eraserutilrebootdrv.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop eraserutilrebootdrv.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Symantec Eraser Utility Driver, 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 Symantec Eraser Utility Driver, 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 eraserutilrebootdrv.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 eraserutilrebootdrv.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if eraserutilrebootdrv.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 eraserutilrebootdrv.sys, belongs to, in this case Symantec Eraser Utility Driver