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How to remove an PQNTDrv error


PQNTDrv.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 PQNTDrv.sys belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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PQNTDrv.sys file information

The process known as PowerQuest Boot Mode Driver or PQNTDrv belongs to software PowerQuest product or Norton PartitionMagic by PowerQuest (www.powerquest.com).

Description: The file PQNTDrv.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 3,252 bytes (58% of all occurrences), 4,228 bytes or 3,360 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/pqntdrv.sys.html 
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The program has no visible window. There is no detailed description of this service. PQNTDrv.sys is not a Windows core file. There is no file information. PQNTDrv.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 44% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case of problems with PQNTDrv.sys, you can also completely remove PartitionMagic or Norton PartitionMagic (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

Recommended: Identify PQNTDrv.sys related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as PQNTDrv.sys, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the PQNTDrv.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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Partition magic nt driver for use in Windows XP/2000
   
Powerquest (Partition Magic) Boot Mode driver
   
Come if you install PowerQuest PQBoot
   
On my computer it comes from the Partition Magic version 7 CD
  Manfred Peschke  

  Martin   (further information)
Powerquest - Partition Magic - Boot Mode driver
  SkinneR  
it comes with partition magic 8
   
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Summary: Average user rating of PQNTDrv.sys: based on 15 votes with 7 reviews.
12 users think PQNTDrv.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.


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