How to eliminate HTTP driver problems
The HTTP.sys (HTTP Protocol Stack) 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 HTTP driver needs an update.
The HTTP.sys process is also known as HTTP Protocol Stack and is a part of Microsoft Windows Operating System. This software is produced by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com). An outdated or faulty version of HTTP.sys can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- HTTP Protocol Stack has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- HTTP Protocol Stack 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)
- HTTP.sys has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module HTTP.sys. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about HTTP.sys HTTP Protocol Stack
HTTP.sys is part of Windows. HTTP.sys is found in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers directory.
The file size is 265,728 bytes.
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.
HTTP.sys is a Windows system file. For this service - unlike Windows' own system services - there is no good description available. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. HTTP.sys contains Microsoft's digital signature. This confirms its authenticity.
HTTP.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 HTTP.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 HTTP?
| c:\windows\system32\drivers\szkg.sys | |
| Sutdown (Einschalten) mario bauer | |
| When we create an HTTP end point, it get registered with http.sys, bypassing the IIS.We do not need IIS for creating HTTP end points Sajid | |
| It's part of the Windows network protocol stack used to funnel HTTP browser requests (further information...) Heidi |
Summary: 2 users consider HTTP.sys essential and should not be removed. source: file.net
How to uninstall the program
To remove HTTP Protocol Stack 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 the program in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if HTTP.sys (HTTP Protocol Stack) 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 HTTP Protocol Stack. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: HTTP Protocol Stack 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 HTTP.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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