How to remove sfhlp01 error

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sfhlp01.sys file information

The process StarForce Protection Helper Driver belongs to the software StarForce Protection System by Protection Technology (www.star-force.com).

Description: File sfhlp01.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. The file size on Windows XP is 4,832 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. sfhlp01.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 40% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as sfhlp01.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the sfhlp01.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

Its not malware, virus or Trojan of anykind. Only a protection system for some games & software.
AndCo

Copy Protection System, kills some USB Cardreaders
Sergeant_Kolja (further information)

This is a software protection driver installed with some games and other software. Older versions had a security issue but it can be fixed. Look at the publishers response to the threat below.
Nils (further information)

Spyware - starforce.exe clean can be used to remove it.
Michael

Summary: 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think sfhlp01.sys is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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