The module rimmptsk.sys, described as RICOH SD/MMC Driver is a driver file from the company REDC and belongs to product RICOH SD/MMC Driver. The multimedia card (MMC) is a flash memory card that is based on NAND-based flash memory and is about the size of a postage stamp. The MMC originally used a 1-bit serial interface, but newer versions allow transfers of 4 to 8 bits at a time. Secure digital (SD) card is a non-volatile memory card format for use in portable devices such as mobile phones, tablet computers, and digital camera. The MMC has been superseded by the SD card, but it can still be used with most devices that support the SD card. Devices like digital cameras from Ricoh are supported by the module rimmptsk.sys to be able to communicate with the computer system to which it is connected, and to be able to read the supported SD and MMC memory cards.
How can I stop rimmptsk.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. rimmptsk.sys. is used by RICOH SD/MMC Driver, If you shut down rimmptsk.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop rimmptsk.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is RICOH SD/MMC Driver, 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 RICOH SD/MMC Driver, 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 rimmptsk.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 rimmptsk.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if rimmptsk.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 rimmptsk.sys, belongs to, in this case RICOH SD/MMC Driver