Associated Program:
Intel iQVW32.SYS or Intel PRO Network or Intel Network Connections
Programm Category:
Utilities and Operating System Software
What is iqvw32.sys
Intel Network Adapter Diagnostic Driver is the service name referred to the process iqvw32.sys, which is a driver (SYS) file, and is a part of the software product branded as Intel iQVW32.SYS or Intel PRO Network or Intel Network Connections, which is created by Intel Corporation. During the installation of the program, the iqvw32.sys file is added into the system, registered into the Windows registry with a run identifier and an execution command, stored on a file folder, usually located in C:\Program Files, if not in C:\Documents and Settings, or C:\Windows. Also, the iqvw32.sys file runs in certain versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems,including Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows ME, and with a digital signature (Intel Corporation - Symantec Time Stamping Services Signer - G3), it is essential to keep it running.
How can I stop iqvw32.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. iqvw32.sys. is used by Intel iQVW32.SYS or Intel PRO Network or Intel Network Connections, If you shut down iqvw32.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop iqvw32.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Intel iQVW32.SYS or Intel PRO Network or Intel Network Connections, 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 Intel iQVW32.SYS or Intel PRO Network or Intel Network Connections, 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 iqvw32.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 iqvw32.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if iqvw32.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 iqvw32.sys, belongs to, in this case Intel iQVW32.SYS or Intel PRO Network or Intel Network Connections