How to remove an w29n51 error

W29n51.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 w29n51.sys belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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W29n51.sys file information

The process known as Intel® Wireless LAN Driver belongs to software Intel® PRO/Wireless (version 2200BG Network Connection Driver for Windows XP) or Intel Wireless LAN Adapter by Intel (www.intel.com).

Description: The file w29n51.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 3,222,784 bytes (40% of all occurrences), 3,210,496 bytes and 5 more variants.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. It is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. The program is not visible. There is no detailed description of this service. It is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 9% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case of any problems with w29n51.sys, you can uninstall mDriver or Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as w29n51.sys, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the w29n51.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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User Comments

My laptop continually refuses to boot and blue screens with our friend as the culprit. Can it be disbled and the wireless card still work?

Treiber WLAN
Jürgen Quast

This is the Intel Wireless Adapter driver for a 2200BG
TheGoodDrRoyale

Can't be disabled and have Intel wireless work.
bcw142

TDSSKiller Says it is forged
Jacob

Summary: Average user rating of w29n51.sys: based on 9 votes with 5 reviews.

7 users think w29n51.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user doesn't grade w29n51.sys ("not sure about it").

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