Associated Program:
Windows NT HASP Kernel Device Driver
Programm Category:
Driver Software
What is haspnt.sys
HASP Kernel Device Driver for Windows NT, sometimes referred to as Haspnt, is the internal name of the process haspnt.sys, which is one of the component of the program Windows NT HASP Kernel Device Driver, a product developed by Aladdin Knowledge Systems. By the service name suggests, the haspnt.sys file is a Windows driver process for a particular Microsoft Windows Operating System, and that is the Windows NT. The program that houses the file is downloaded onto the computer that is operated by Windows NT as its operating system, and haspnt.sys is also installed, along with other processes, including the modules that call for it for execution, and stored on the PC, and upon successful installation, starts to automatically run in the background. This is how the file is processes when downloaded to the system of a Windows NT computer. Once stored, it must not be terminated or stopped as it may disable the program or the processes from execution.
How can I stop haspnt.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. haspnt.sys. is used by Windows NT HASP Kernel Device Driver, If you shut down haspnt.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop haspnt.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Windows NT HASP Kernel Device 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.
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 Windows NT HASP Kernel Device 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 haspnt.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 haspnt.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if haspnt.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 haspnt.sys, belongs to, in this case Windows NT HASP Kernel Device Driver