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How to remove atapi error


The free file information forum can help you find out if atapi.sys is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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atapi.sys file information

The process IDE/ATAPI Port Driver belongs to the software Standard IDE/ESDI Hard Disk Controller or Controller disco rigido IDE/ESDI standard by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: atapi.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 95,360 bytes (95% of all occurrence), 96,512 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. It is a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The service has no detailed description. File atapi.sys is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 18% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as atapi.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the atapi.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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Atapi.sys 5.1.2600.1135
  Dude  
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It causes a BSOD
  Matthew  
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Looks like it belongs to a program that creates a virtual drive on the system, like Alcohol 120%... seems OK
  Daniel  

Summary: 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think atapi.sys is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade atapi.sys ("not sure about it").

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