Associated Program:
nProtect NPSC Kernel Mode Driver for NT Module
Programm Category:
Driver Software
What is npptnt2.sys
The file npptnt2.sys is a driver file for the application nProtect NPSC Kernel Mode Driver for NT. The process is owned by the company INCA Internet Co., Ltd. INCA is also known as nProtect, and NPSC is the nProtect Speed Check Module that contains the DLL files that relate to the software. The driver is a program that controls a device that connects to a computer, and the driver file is the code that supports the driver. Kernel mode is an environment that contains exceptionally high-level privileges, and kernel mode drivers are being run at the same level of privilege. In kernel mode, the code that is executed has uninterrupted and complete access to all the hardware components of the system. In the same manner, a kernel mode driver can execute all the actions it needs on the CPU without waiting, and can reference all available memory address. nProtect NPSC Kernel Mode Driver for NT means that the driver operates in the kernel mode and uses the NPSC DLL files (nProtect Speed Check Module).
How can I stop npptnt2.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. npptnt2.sys. is used by nProtect NPSC Kernel Mode Driver for NT Module, If you shut down npptnt2.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop npptnt2.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is nProtect NPSC Kernel Mode Driver for NT 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 nProtect NPSC Kernel Mode Driver for NT 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 npptnt2.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 npptnt2.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if npptnt2.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 npptnt2.sys, belongs to, in this case nProtect NPSC Kernel Mode Driver for NT Module