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hidusb.sys

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is hidusb.sys

Windows Operating System installs all drivers needed for the machine to function properly. The file hidusb.sys is the driver for the USB miniport on the machine. This is a system file, and uninstalling it could compromise the functionality of the computer. Disabling it and preventing it from launching upon startup could likewise compromise Windows processes. In some cases, Windows failed to load successfully because of the missing file. There were no reported incidents of virus infection or spyware attack because of the file. Being a system file, hidusb.sys is included in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers folder. The USB miniport allows users to connect their USB-capable devices directly to the computer for file sharing, creating document backups in an external drive, viewing videos, and for listening to audio files. It likewise enables the computer to automatically recognize USB-connected devices. Disabling or uninstalling the driver is not recommended, because it will render the USB port unable to function.

How can I stop hidusb.sys and should I?

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

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

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