How to eliminate WinVd32 driver problems
The WinVd32.sys (WinVd32) file is a Windows driver. Generally, drivers are used by Windows to enable internal components like graphic cards and drives, or external devices, such as printers, backup media or input devices.Click here to check if you need to update your WinVd32 driver.
The WinVd32.sys process is also known as WinVd32 and is a part of WinVd32. This software is produced by NewSoftwares.net Inc. SDN. BHD (www.newsoftwares.net). An obsolete or defective version of WinVd32.sys can cause problems for your computer that can range from slowness to error messages such as these:
- WinVd32 has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 10, 8, 7)
- WinVd32 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 10, 8, 7)
- WinVd32.sys has encountered a problem and needs to close. (Windows XP)
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module WinVd32.sys. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about WinVd32.sys WinVd32
WinVd32.sys is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. WinVd32.sys is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 180,224 bytes (84% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 180,064 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.
There is no embedded description in this file. These days, this is rather unusual The application does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. There is no concrete documentation available for this service. The file does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system.
WinVd32.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, 54% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
A WinVd32.sys file has a 44% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the C:\Windows directory. In this case, the file size is usually 197,728 bytes. This file contains no information about the producer or the version. This process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The producer of the file is registered with a certificate authority. This confirms the genuineness of the file. The service has no characteristics or description of its own. This is unusual. It is no part of Microsoft Windows. WinVd32.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 WinVd32.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 WinVd32?
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 WinVd32
To remove WinVd32 from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below or use an automatic uninstaller product.
- Click the Windows Start Button. In Windows 8, look for Control Panel.
- Click Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a program.
- Look for WinVd32 in the list of available programs.
- Click Uninstall.
How to tell if WinVd32.sys (WinVd32) was uninstalled cleanly
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then start Windows Explorer and see if there is still a folder with the name of the software under C:\Program Files. Be sure to check the Registry as well for remnants of WinVd32. To do this, start "Regedit", then look under "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" > "Software" for WinVd32 or the name of the producer. Always keep in mind that only a computer professional should ever directly delete entries in the Windows Registry.
What to do if a program does not uninstall
The easiest way to remove any kind of software cleanly and accurately is to use an uninstaller tool. Because the uninstaller automatically creates a backup, there is no risk of anything going wrong.
Last but not least
If Windows not working quite right for you, or if startup is taking a long time, or WinVd32.sys is causing problems for you, a good Windows diagnostic tool may very well 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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