How to remove an Asapi error

The file Asapi.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.
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Asapi.sys file information

The process known as ASAPI belongs to software asapi or Master Unit by VOB Computersysteme GmbH (www.vob.de).

Description: The file Asapi.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 11,264 bytes (64% of all occurrences), 10,240 bytes or 8,768 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. File Asapi.sys is a file without information about the developer of this file. The program has no visible window. There is no detailed description of this service. Asapi.sys is not a Windows core file. Asapi.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 42% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you want to remove the program completely, go to Control Panel ⇒ Software ⇒ Master Unit or My MP3 PRO.

Recommended: Identify Asapi.sys related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Asapi.sys, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the Asapi.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

Charakteristik: Die Datei Asapi.sys befindet sich im Ordner C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Bekannte Dateigrößen unter Windows XP sind 11264 bytes (77% aller Vorkommen), 10240 bytes, 8768 bytes.
Stefan

CD-ROM drivers produced by VOB Computersysteme GmbH. They replace ASPI drivers. The VOB ASAPI layer is an advanced ASPI programming interface. Both IDE and SCSI devices can be used. It is supposed to be 10-15% quicker than normal ASPI layers. ASPI is produced by Adaptec.
Rob Stuart

This file is linked on the Hydrogen Audio website for use with CD audio ripping programs in lieu of Adaptec's ASPI driver
Roger Dennis (further information)

I know when I updated it through WaveLab it fixed the problems I was having with my DVD/RW drive's ability to copy CDs in raw mode.
plays41

Summary: Average user rating of Asapi.sys: based on 6 votes with 4 reviews.

3 users think Asapi.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger.

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