What is WinRing0x64?

WinRing0x64.sys is a software component associated with WinRing0, a hardware access library developed by Noriyuki MIYAZAKI of OpenLibSys.org. This library is often used by various software applications to gain low-level access to hardware components, such as CPU and memory, which is typically required for system monitoring or overclocking utilities.

The associated software, WinRing0, is beneficial for software applications that need to directly interact with the system's hardware. It allows these applications to bypass the usual high-level interfaces provided by the operating system and interact directly with the hardware. This is particularly useful for applications like hardware diagnostic tools, system monitors, or overclocking utilities.

WinRing0x64.sys is needed when a software application requires low-level hardware access. Without it, these applications may not be able to function correctly as they won't be able to interact directly with the hardware components. It is a crucial component for these types of applications.

While WinRing0x64.sys is generally safe and useful for certain applications, it can pose potential risks if misused. Because it allows low-level hardware access, it could be exploited by malicious software to gain control over hardware components. If you do not use any applications that require low-level hardware access, or if your antivirus software flags it as a potential risk, it might be safer to remove it.

You should only remove it if you're sure that it's not being used by any legitimate software applications. Incorrectly removing it could cause these applications to stop working properly.

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WinRing0x64.sys file information

The process known as WinRing0 belongs to software Noriyuki MIYAZAKI or WinRing0_1_2_0 or MasterPlus or Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool (version 64bit) or BatteryCare or EVGA Precision (version X1) by OpenLibSys.org or NetEase(Hangzhou) Network Co..

Description: WinRing0x64.sys is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. WinRing0x64.sys is located in a subfolder of "C:\" or sometimes in a subfolder of the user's profile folder or in C:\—usually C:\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Game Booster 3\Driver\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 14,544 bytes (93% of all occurrences) or 14,536 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The file has a digital signature. There is no detailed description of this service. The file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. WinRing0x64.sys appears to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 25% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: In case of any problems with WinRing0x64.sys, you can do the following:
1) uninstall Noriyuki MIYAZAKI or Game Booster 3 from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program
2) turn to the software developer ^[1][2], Crystalmark, for advice.

Recommended: Identify WinRing0x64.sys related errors

If WinRing0x64.sys is located in the Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 36% dangerous. The file size is 33,176 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 14,544 bytes. WinRing0x64.sys is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The file has a digital signature. The file is a Verisign signed file. There is no description of the program. WinRing0x64.sys appears to be a compressed file.
Uninstalling this variant: In case of any problems with WinRing0x64.sys, you can do the following:
1) uninstall Noriyuki MIYAZAKI from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program
2) turn to the software developer, Crystalmark, for advice.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as WinRing0x64.sys. Therefore, you should check the WinRing0x64.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

I found this file in the EVGA Precision Overclocking graphics card software installation folders - for both the X1 and X OC versions. It was NOT removed automatically with the uninstaller. I could not find it in the running services so I had to restart in safe mode to remove it.
Island Computers

XMRig miner for cryptocurency Monero using WinRing0x64 for turning on computer memory huge pages.
wad (further information)

Based on the comments, I checked the EVGA file I had and found it there. Required Admin permissions to delete, but did delete. I then thought to run Malwarebytes and nothing was detected. I only then thought to actually search all of my drives and found several instances (all relating to EVGA, both from the software installed from their website and the Steam version). Deleted all using Eraser - Gutmann (because, why not?). I did a reboot during each of the above actions. Overall I *think* it is harmless but I will not rate it as I do not know and do not wish to misinform others. TL;DR: Malwarebytes didn't care, Avast cried. Used Eraser to remove all instances of the files with no issues.
JPR

I can't find it in control panel.

Windows works well without it
Firle

Summary: Average user rating of WinRing0x64.sys: based on 2 votes with 5 user comments. One user thinks it's probably harmless. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users don't grade WinRing0x64.sys ("not sure about it").

Best practices for resolving WinRing0x64 issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with WinRing0x64. 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 WinRing0x64.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.

Other processes

desktoplayer.exe tscupgrd.exe updateassistant.exe WinRing0x64.sys onedrivesetup.exe prloader.dll saimfd.exe elanfpservice.exe wrusr.dll scm.exe windowsupdate.lnk [all]

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