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ksthunk.sys

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is ksthunk.sys

Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service is the application that is connected to the file ksthunk.sys. It is a Windows process that installs on a 64-bit platform. Common directory path is C:\Windows\System 32\drivers\ksthunk.sys. File size is just between 20 and 21 KB. There is not much data or detailed information that can define the exact attributes of the file, except that the file is an audio device driver from Microsoft, with the application being also known as Microsoft Kernel Audio Driver. This is a system file that should therefore be left alone, in order for your audio device to function. In some instances, the file was found to be in conflict with a driver for a Web camera, as per users’ accounts. There was nothing more to be found about the file, specifically in relation to its CPU usage or efficiency, or its effect on other processes running together with it in the background.

How can I stop ksthunk.sys and should I?

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

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

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