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What is prodrv06?

prodrv06.sys is a system file associated with the StarForce Protection Environment, a software developed by Protection Technology. This software is primarily used to provide security for various applications and games against piracy and illegal distribution.

The prodrv06.sys file is a critical component of the StarForce Protection Environment. It is a driver file that helps the software to interact effectively with the hardware of the computer. This file is essential for the proper functioning of the software, ensuring that the protected applications or games run smoothly without any unauthorized access or use.

Under normal circumstances, there is no need to remove prodrv06.sys as it is a crucial part of the StarForce Protection Environment. Like any other system file, it can sometimes cause problems. If you experience system crashes, blue screen errors, or other unusual PC behavior, it might be due to issues with the prodrv06.sys file.

In such cases, you might need to remove or replace the prodrv06.sys file. Manual removal or modification of system files can lead to further system instability if not done correctly. It is recommended to use a professional system file fixer or a PC performance optimizer tool to handle such tasks.

If you no longer use the applications or games protected by StarForce, you might choose to remove the software, and consequently, the prodrv06.sys file, to free up system resources.

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Prodrv06.sys file information

The process known as StarForce Protection Environment Driver (version v6) belongs to software StarForce Protection Environment Driver (version v6) by (www.star-force.com).

Description: Prodrv06.sys is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file prodrv06.sys is located in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers folder. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 53,920 bytes (27% of all occurrences), 51,744 bytes and 4 more variants. file.net/process/prodrv06.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. Prodrv06.sys is not a Windows system file. prodrv06.sys appears to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 37% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.

Recommended: Identify prodrv06.sys related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as prodrv06.sys. Therefore, you should check the prodrv06.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

Spyware
  Michael  
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)
starforce protect cd copy
  sangfan  
Starforce should implode
   
it must be starforce
  Bruno  
Starforce Treiber: ungefährlich.
  MaLuWa  
This is games spyware
   
It disabled my freedom of Fun with really bought games, cause I didn't like changing CD's/DVD's the whole time
  DarthWolf68  
It restarts and a fail about this file is registered in Event Viewer
   
Starforce prodrv06.sys, prohlp02.sys, prosync1.sys and sfhlp01.sys are part of the cd protection loaded into windows upon installation of games that use this form of protection. It is NOT part of Microsoft. Currently I am in the process of deleting the entries as they remain even after uninstallation of the game. (Suck).
  Dragon  
Starforce 6 copy protection
   
Rootkit
   

Summary: Average user rating of prodrv06.sys: based on 17 votes with 12 user comments. 4 users think prodrv06.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 6 users suspect danger. 2 users think prodrv06.sys is dangerous and recommend removing it.


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Best practices for resolving prodrv06 issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with prodrv06. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the prodrv06.sys process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.



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