How to remove an appdrv error

The file appdrv.sys is a Windows driver. A driver is a small software program that allows your computer to communicate with hardware or connected devices. This means that a driver has direct access to the internals of the OS, hardware etc.
The free file information forum can help you determine if appdrv.sys belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Appdrv.sys file information

The process known as App Support Driver belongs to software Application Driver or Internal Network Card Power by Dell (www.dell.com).

Description: appdrv.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows 7/XP is 16,128 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. File appdrv.sys is not a Windows system file. appdrv.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 40% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify appdrv.sys related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as appdrv.sys, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the appdrv.sys process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

event system
leo

Part of Dells system software
DSG

This is a boot-start or system-start required file per error in my event viewer
Kristy

infected with tdss rootkit
Joe blow

Part of the TDL3 rootkit.
Steven (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of appdrv.sys: based on 5 votes with 5 reviews.

3 users think appdrv.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think appdrv.sys is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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