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VolSnap.sys file information

The process Volume Shadow Copy Driver belongs to the software Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: VolSnap.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 52352 bytes (92% of all occurrence), 49152 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. File VolSnap.sys is a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The service has no detailed description. File VolSnap.sys is a Microsoft signed file. VolSnap.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 1% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as VolSnap.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the VolSnap.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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Once it is corrupted, this no booting into windows.
  kevin   (further information)
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came on in blue screen
   
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Its Shadow volume copy, required for NT backup procedure
  Egor Shokurov  

Summary: 3 users think VolSnap.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think VolSnap.sys is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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