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How to remove HWFProt error


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

The process Windows NT File System Protector belongs to the software HyWave (TM) 2003 for Windows NT/2K or Super Utilities Pro by HyWave Corporation.

Description: HWFProt.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. The file size on Windows XP is 44480 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 HWFProt.sys is not a Windows system file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 29% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as HWFProt.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the HWFProt.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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Create an error during upgrade process to Vista
  Kingtut  

Summary: 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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