How to remove an GTNDIS5 error

The file GTNDIS5.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 GTNDIS5.sys belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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GTNDIS5.sys file information

The process known as PCAUSA NDIS (version 5.0 Protocol Driver) belongs to software GTNDIS5 NDIS Protocol Driver or PCAUSA Rawether for Windows by Printing Communications Assoc., Inc. (PCAUSA) (www.pcausa.com).

Description: The file GTNDIS5.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows 7/XP is 15,872 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The program is not visible. The service has no detailed description. The file is not a Windows system file. GTNDIS5.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 35% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify GTNDIS5.sys related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as GTNDIS5.sys, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the GTNDIS5.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

According to HP technical support this file is spyware. AdAware removes it. I tried it, and my system runs faster again.
Larry

Is part of a Win32 NDIS Framework - used by some 802.11 wireless vendors
Norm (further information)

windows defender found and allowed it on multiple occasions
James Troutman

causes bit defender (V9 standard) to keep acting for permission
rwdee

My Adware does not remove it.
RKStaggers

I tried blocking it and lost my internet for a few hours.
Psycho.

windows defenter detected a problem with it & at same time I'm having problems with WSUSB..... for Linksys Wireless Router. As the Router problem worsened so the other (GTNDIS5.SYS) appears! Figure they're linked.
felix

Part of 3rd party application conection for wireless, when not using windows wireless zero configuration
a-wolfgang

According to my Zamana Anti-Logger program, this file will take control of computer and I have searched it out and found that it is not a windows system file.
Tommy Primm

Avast classifies it as a possible threat too.
Poulin La-Terreur

Summary: Average user rating of GTNDIS5.sys: based on 7 votes with 10 reviews.

2 users think GTNDIS5.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 1 user think GTNDIS5.sys is dangerous and recommend removing it. 3 users doesn't grade GTNDIS5.sys ("not sure about it").

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