How to eliminate pcouffin driver problems
The pcouffin.sys (low level access layer) 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 pcouffin driver needs an update.
The pcouffin.sys process is also known as low level access layer for CD/DVD/BD devices and is a part of Patin couffin engine or, as the case may be, VSO Software pcouffin. This software is produced by VSO Software (www.vso-software.fr). An outdated or faulty version of pcouffin.sys can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- low level access layer has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- low level access layer 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)
- pcouffin.sys has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module pcouffin.sys. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about pcouffin.sys low level access layer
pcouffin.sys is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. The file pcouffin.sys is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME" or sometimes in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 82,816 bytes (68% of all these files), 82,048 bytes or, as the case may be, 47,360 bytes.
This file does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. This pcouffin.sys process does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager.
pcouffin.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, 33% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
- A pcouffin.sys file has a 40% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers directory. In this case, the file size is usually 47,360 bytes. This particular software does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The pcouffin file is not part of the Windows operating system. For this service - unlike Windows' own system services - there is no good description available. pcouffin.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 pcouffin.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 pcouffin?
| DVD Fab DVD lovlevel Treiber mAd | |
| It is part of the install of DVD X Copy from what I can tell. Marmbo | |
| Its for DVD decoding, used by DVD copy prgs such as DVD XCopy Platinum, etc. harmless & necessary for these prgs to work | |
| Part of DVD Xcopy can cause Stop errors in XP system . If that happens disable when not using XCopy . Jesse Silverglate | |
| It installs with VSO DIvX to DVD. Everytime I've installed it, playing dvd's and cd's lag horribly. Jon |
Summary: 47 users consider pcouffin.sys essential and should not be removed. 12 users consider it harmless. However, 5 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 9 users have already removed pcouffin.sys. source: file.net
How to uninstall Patin couffin engine or VSO Software pcouffin
To remove low level access layer 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 Patin couffin engine or VSO Software pcouffin in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if pcouffin.sys (low level access layer) 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 low level access layer. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: low level access layer 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 pcouffin.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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