How to remove an IoctlSvc error

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IoctlSvc.exe file information

The process known as PLFlash DeviceIoControl Service belongs to software IoctlSvc Application or Nero 8 Ultra Edition HD or Nero BackItUp (version 2 Essentials) or PLFlash DeviceIoControl Service by Prolific Technology (www.prolific.com.tw).

Description: IoctlSvc.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows or in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 81,920 bytes (71% of all occurrences), 53,248 bytes, 102,400 bytes, 87,344 bytes or 192,512 bytes.
The program has no visible window. File IoctlSvc.exe is not a Windows system file. IoctlSvc.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 43% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
The developer Nero provides a website for help and for updates. There is also an uninstaller (Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ Nero 8 or Nero 8 Trial).

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

its block from shutdown PC
Asdt

its useless in winxp Nero did it again, putting an exe that will eventually cause problems. It will eventually try to become the default usb device driver for all usb related processes in win7 home basic, causing system slowdowns nd freezes in certain apps. Like Norton Backup utlities using external drives larger than 500gb. The rechanges are seen by your system as part of the backup process.
William (further information)

For your USB flash driver
mmkay

when starts running pc freeze and have to turn off
MK

Installed with Nero8
was

I just installed Nero Backit up 4, & plflash just started showing up recently also.
Nick

good utility from 2002-03 from Prolific Technologies of Taiwan. Completely unnecessary in WinXP.
Sam Wastle (further information)

When it runs I get "no dial tone" on my modem
pawncob

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Summary: Average user rating of IoctlSvc.exe: based on 22 votes with 9 reviews.

9 users think IoctlSvc.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 9 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 7 users doesn't grade IoctlSvc.exe ("not sure about it").

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