How to remove Crypto error

The free file information forum can help you find out if Crypto.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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Crypto.sys file information

The process SafeNet Crypto Driver belongs to the software Crypto or SafeNet CSP by SafeNet (www.safenet-inc.com).

Description: File Crypto.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 217088 bytes (61% of all occurrence), 521786 bytes, 467002 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The program has no visible window. The service has no detailed description. File Crypto.sys is not a Windows core file. The program has no file description. Therefore the technical security rating is 48% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as Crypto.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the Crypto.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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User Comments

This file is part of Netgear ProSafe VPN Client
Tom (further information)

I replaced SafeNet Softremote and replaced it with TheGreenBow...this got rid of Crypto.sys and IPSecDRV.sys, both of which can cause BSOD's
George

Used by many VPN clients
redrat (further information)

crypto.sys is part of Safenet Netscreen Remote
Chris P

This file is part of the SafeNetLT VPN client
Mark

This is a hidden license file for a trusted program.
Jonathan

Summary: 5 users think Crypto.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think Crypto.sys is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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