How to remove gtndis5 error

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gtndis5.sys file information

The process PCAUSA NDIS 5.0 Protocol Driver belongs to the software PCAUSA Rawether for Windows or GTNDIS5 NDIS Protocol Driver by Printing Communications Assoc., Inc. (PCAUSA).

Description: File gtndis5.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 15,872 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The program is not visible. The service has no detailed description. The file is not a Windows system file. gtndis5.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 36% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as gtndis5.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the gtndis5.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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User Comments

I tried blocking it and lost my internet for a few hours.
Psycho.

My Adware does not remove it.
RKStaggers

causes bit defender (V9 standard) to keep acting for permission
rwdee

windows defender found and allowed it on multiple occasions
James Troutman

Is part of a Win32 NDIS Framework - used by some 802.11 wireless vendors
Norm (further information)

According to HP technical support this file is spyware. AdAware removes it. I tried it, and my system runs faster again.
Larry

Summary: 1 user think gtndis5.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 3 users doesn't grade gtndis5.sys ("not sure about it").

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