How to remove hardlock error

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hardlock.sys file information

The process Hardlock Device Driver for Windows NT belongs to the software Hardlock Device Driver for Windows NT by Aladdin Knowledge Systems or Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd.

Description: hardlock.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 453632 bytes (24% of all occurrence), 457216 bytes, 665600 bytes, 676864 bytes, 460800 bytes, 670208 bytes, 685056 bytes, 416256 bytes, 461824 bytes, 693760 bytes, 322400 bytes, 458752 bytes, 433664 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 hardlock.sys is not a Windows core file. hardlock.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 34% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as hardlock.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the hardlock.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 kernel mode driver is only installed via Windows Update (if a USB Hardlock is connected) or by software which requires an Aladdin HASP or Hardlock protection device.
Andreas Lange (further information)

Device driver. Installed by dongle-protected apps that use the Aladdin system. Required to run the app, but may interfere with normal comp op - V.3.40 caused BSOD on boot, among others . Activated by running the flexlm license manager. Also accesses during boot.
Kobi

couses the hibernation tab in the power managment to disappeare
alex

A driver for biometric access systems, by Alladin Knowledge Systems
M. Dooley, IT Director, NSDCAR (further information)

hardlock sys. f53682ac base at f531booo date stamp 40f4f96c

HardwareProtection Driver 4 Aladdin.com
Max Meyrs (further information)

Summary: 3 users think hardlock.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user doesn't grade hardlock.sys ("not sure about it").

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