How to eliminate pfc driver problems
The pfc.sys (Padus ASPI Shell) 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 pfc driver needs an update.
The pfc.sys process is also known as Padus® ASPI Shell and is a part of Padus ASPI Shell or, as the case may be, MemoriesOnTV. This software is produced by Padus (www.padus.com). An outdated or faulty version of pfc.sys can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Padus ASPI Shell has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Padus ASPI Shell 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)
- pfc.sys has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module pfc.sys. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about pfc.sys Padus ASPI Shell
pfc.sys is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Pfc.sys is found in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers directory.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 10,368 bytes (44% of all these files), 9,856 bytes, 21,248 bytes or, as the case may be, 14,604 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.
For this service - unlike Windows' own system services - there is no good description available. It does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. This pfc program does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar.
pfc.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, 36% 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 pfc.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 pfc?
| Installed by interlink intervideo player Dominique | |
| I removed it and lost my optical drives (windows could not find) | |
| Listed as a driver for samsung DVD burner, but is digitally unsigned. | |
| Padus, Inc. is a leading developer of professional CD and DVD duplication, Bill | |
| Installed by nstant media Nvidia DVD decoder |
Summary: 39 users consider pfc.sys essential and should not be removed. 8 users consider it harmless. However, 2 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. source: file.net
How to uninstall Padus ASPI Shell or MemoriesOnTV
To remove Padus ASPI Shell 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 Padus ASPI Shell or MemoriesOnTV in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if pfc.sys (Padus ASPI Shell) 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 Padus ASPI Shell. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Padus ASPI Shell 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 pfc.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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