How to remove socketlock error

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socketlock.sys file information

The process belongs to the software Raw Socket Lock Driver by unknown.

Description: File socketlock.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 3712 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The program has no file description. The program has no visible window. There is no detailed description of this service. The file is not a Windows core file. socketlock.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 52% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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User Comments

socketlock.sys is most likely from grc.com's socketlock application to lock out raw sockets.
http://www.grc.com/dos/intro.htm (further information)

socketlock.sys prevents users from using raw sockets for nasty stuff.
RoBear (further information)

Socketlock is available at Gibson Research Center www.grc.com. It prevents the logged in user from accessing raw sockets left open by Windows. Its purpose is to help prevent someone using your computer without your knowledge. It was written to demonstrate a simple way to close a security flaw in Win XP. Hopefully this has been corrected by Microsoft updates.
Monte Staples

Summary: 3 users think socketlock.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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