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How to eliminate BHDrvx86 driver problems

The BHDrvx86.sys (BASH driver) file is a Windows driver. Generally, drivers allow Windows to operate internal components such as graphics cards and drives, as well as external devices like printers, backup media, or input devices.
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The BHDrvx86.sys process is also known as BASH Driver and is a part of BASH or, as the case may be, Norton Security. This software is produced by Symantec (www.symantec.com). An outdated or faulty version of BHDrvx86.sys can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:

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What you should know about BHDrvx86.sys BASH driver

BHDrvx86.sys is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. BHDrvx86.sys is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME". Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 995,488 bytes (37% of all these files), 820,856 bytes as well as 4 other variants.
If necessary, you can manually stop or start this driver in the Device Manager. The Device Manager can be found in Windows Control Panel under Hardware and Sound/Devices and Printers/Device Manager. The driver facilitates access to your computer's hardware and accessories. The BHDrvx86 file is not part of the Windows operating system. This BHDrvx86.sys process does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. It has none of the usual file information, such as version number, etc. The original file has been signed by a trusted signature authority. This lets you check your copy to see if it is a counterfeit. The file contains a digital signature from Verisign, a subsidiary of Symantec. Verisign thereby confirms this file's authenticity and integrity. BHDrvx86.sys is capable of log keyboard entries. For this reason, 18% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.

A BHDrvx86.sys file has a 17% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". In this case, the file size is usually 997,464 bytes (40% of all these files), 821,880 bytes, 1,098,968 bytes or, as the case may be, 1,270,008 bytes. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). The file does not contain any exact product information, as would normally be expected today. The file does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. This process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The file contains a digital signature from Verisign, a subsidiary of Symantec. Verisign thereby confirms this file's authenticity and integrity. BHDrvx86.sys is capable of log keyboard entries.

A BHDrvx86.sys file has a 24% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows\System32\drivers. In this case, the file size is usually 259,632 bytes. The service has no characteristics or description of its own. This is unusual. The producer of the file is registered with a certificate authority. This confirms the genuineness of the file. The original file is digitally signed. Check your file. The BHDrvx86 file does not contain any exact product information, as would normally be expected today. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. It is no part of Microsoft Windows. BHDrvx86.sys appears to be a file that was compressed by an EXE-Packer. This technique is often used by trojans to keep the file size small and also hamper debugging efforts. However, this in itself is not sufficient reason to presume malicious intent, since even well-intentioned, professional software producers take advantage of compressed files.

If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves BHDrvx86.sys. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.

What do other computer users say about BHDrvx86?

The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.

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How to uninstall BASH or Norton Security

To remove BASH driver from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.

  1. Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
  2. Type 'uninstall'.
  3. Click Add or remove programs.
  4. Now locate BASH or Norton Security in the list of displayed applications.
  5. Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
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How to check if BHDrvx86.sys (BASH driver) was uninstalled completely

After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of BASH driver. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: BASH driver or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.

Last but not least

If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or BHDrvx86.sys is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.

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