How to eliminate ckldrv driver problems
The ckldrv.sys (NetworkX) 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.Click here to check whether your ckldrv driver needs an update.
The ckldrv.sys process is also known as NetworkX and is a part of NetworkX. This software is produced by CrypKey (Canada) (www.crypkey.com). An outdated or faulty version of ckldrv.sys can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- NetworkX has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- NetworkX has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- ckldrv.sys has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module ckldrv.sys. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about ckldrv.sys NetworkX
ckldrv.sys is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. Ckldrv.sys is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 19,584 bytes (58% of all these files), 24,608 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 ckldrv file is not part of the Windows operating system. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. File properties have not been internally documented by the producer or developer. For this service - unlike Windows' own system services - there is no good description available.
ckldrv.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.
For this reason, 50% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
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 ckldrv.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 ckldrv?
| CrypKey Software License Manager Robin Keir | |
| this is part of the cryp key licensing package Rick | |
| I think others are right, it's not a virus Tuipveus | |
| Resource hog, debris left on after shareare removal (further information...) Watcher | |
| ImagePath for NetworkX in my Windows registry AndreiBA |
Summary: 6 users consider ckldrv.sys essential and should not be removed. One user considers it harmless. However, one user considers this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 2 users have already removed ckldrv.sys. source: file.net
How to uninstall NetworkX
To remove NetworkX from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate NetworkX in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if ckldrv.sys (NetworkX) 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 NetworkX. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: NetworkX 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 ckldrv.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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