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hwfprot.sys

Associated Program: Super Utilities Pro
Programm Category: Tools, Utilities, and Drivers Software

What is  hwfprot.sys

The file hwfprot.sys is a Windows system driver file associated with Super Utilities Pro manufactured by SuperLogix. The program features a collection of utilities or tools to help improve system performance of the machine, some of these are registry cleaner, disk cleaner, shortcut repairer, super shredder (which can securely delete files) privacy protectors and other security tolls such as spyware cleaner and start-up organizer. The system driver file allows the program to communicate with the machine’s hardware and other components for the utility tool to perform its function. The program first detect computer problems then offer several options to resolve the issue. Afterwards, the program will perform the chosen option in dealing with the issue. The process is placed into Windows system under the installation folder of Super Utilities Pro. The hwfprot.sys file is an important resource file in for the program Super Utilities Pro and is always included in its packaged distribution.

How can I stop hwfprot.sys and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hwfprot.sys. is used by Super Utilities Pro, If you shut down hwfprot.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hwfprot.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Super Utilities Pro, 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 Super Utilities Pro, 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 hwfprot.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 hwfprot.sys is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if hwfprot.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 hwfprot.sys, belongs to, in this case Super Utilities Pro

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