How to remove AmdK8 error

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AmdK8.sys file information

The process AMD Processor Driver belongs to the software AMD Athlon64 Processor Driver or AMD Processor Driver by Advanced Micro Devices.

Description: File AmdK8.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 36352 bytes (51% of all occurrence), 36864 bytes, 35328 bytes, 39424 bytes, 35840 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The program is not visible. There is no detailed description of this service. The file is not a Windows system file. The file is a Microsoft signed file. AmdK8.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 16% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as AmdK8.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the AmdK8.sys process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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AMD Sempron™ Processor Driver for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Version (x86 and x64 exe)
Norberto (further information)

Seems to provide the support for the AMD "Cool & Quiet" technology.

amdk8-sys on the abm processor driver disk is needed

is ein amd cpu treiber
mef

clock speed

Required by MB's supporting AMD Athlon Processors
Richard P. Jones

Summary: 8 users think AmdK8.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 3 users doesn't grade AmdK8.sys ("not sure about it").

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