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How to eliminate filecrypt driver problems

The filecrypt.sys (filecrypt.sys) 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 filecrypt driver needs an update.

The filecrypt.sys process is also known as Windows sandboxing and encryption filter and is a part of Microsoft Windows Operating System. This software is produced by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com). An outdated or faulty version of filecrypt.sys can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:

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What you should know about filecrypt.sys filecrypt.sys

filecrypt.sys is part of Windows. Filecrypt.sys is found in no folder.
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. This file is part of the operating system. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. The filecrypt file contains Microsoft's digital signature. This confirms its authenticity. filecrypt.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, 0% 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 filecrypt.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 filecrypt?

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 the program

To remove filecrypt.sys 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 the program in the list of displayed applications.
  5. Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
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How to check if filecrypt.sys (filecrypt.sys) 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 filecrypt.sys. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: filecrypt.sys 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 filecrypt.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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