Associated Program:
CA InoculateIt and Computer Associates InoculateIt File System Filter Driver Module
Programm Category:
Driver Software or Security Software
What is ino_fltr.sys
The ino_fltr.sys process is a system driver utility component that is used and referenced by the InoculateIt software from Computer Associates International. Also known as CA InoculateIt, this program is a Windows application that is classified as an antivirus tool with a set of features for monitoring, detecting and protecting Windows-based systems against viruses and other malware items with virus-like capabilities. The ino_fltr.sys process is specifically deployed as one of the components of the Computer Associates InoculateIt File System Filter Driver module, which is an applet built into the CA InoculateIt software. The ino_fltr.sys file is placed in the system upon the installation and configuration of the CA InoculateIt program, which also means the ino_fltr.sys file is integrated into the installer distributions of the CA InoculateIt application.
How can I stop ino_fltr.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ino_fltr.sys. is used by CA InoculateIt and Computer Associates InoculateIt File System Filter Driver Module, If you shut down ino_fltr.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ino_fltr.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is CA InoculateIt and Computer Associates InoculateIt File System Filter Driver Module, 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 CA InoculateIt and Computer Associates InoculateIt File System Filter Driver Module, 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 ino_fltr.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 ino_fltr.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ino_fltr.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 ino_fltr.sys, belongs to, in this case CA InoculateIt and Computer Associates InoculateIt File System Filter Driver Module