Associated Program:
Sonic Focus Plugin for Sigmatel HDA Codec
Programm Category:
Driver Software
What is sfng32.sys
The sfng32.sys file is a component system process packaged with the other system drivers, program files and DLL modules that are used and referenced by the firmware and driver software components of certain soundcard devices integrated with support for Sigmatel HDA codecs. This means the installer distribution packages of these associated firmware and driver software resources include the sfng32.sys file in its bundled downloads, which also means the sfng32.sys file is installed in the system upon the installation of these associated firmware and driver software components. The sfng32.sys file is particularly implemented as a component of the Sonic Focus plugin application, which is designed to extend the functionalities of the Sigmatel HDA codec that is integrated into supported soundcard devices.
How can I stop sfng32.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. sfng32.sys. is used by Sonic Focus Plugin for Sigmatel HDA Codec, If you shut down sfng32.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop sfng32.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Sonic Focus Plugin for Sigmatel HDA Codec, 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 Sonic Focus Plugin for Sigmatel HDA Codec, 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 sfng32.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 sfng32.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if sfng32.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 sfng32.sys, belongs to, in this case Sonic Focus Plugin for Sigmatel HDA Codec