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How to remove IoctlSvc error


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IoctlSvc.exe file information

The process PLFlash DeviceIoControl Service belongs to the software IoctlSvc Application or PLFlash DeviceIoControl Service by Prolific Technology Inc (www.prolific.com.tw).

Description: IoctlSvc.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows or in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 53,248 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 81,920 bytes.
The program has no visible window. File IoctlSvc.exe is not a Windows system file. IoctlSvc.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 44% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as IoctlSvc.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the IoctlSvc.exe 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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installed with "backup 4 all" backup utility software
  shiva  
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Process appeared after installing Corsair pen drive software.
  Jerry Whitney  
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The loctlSvc.exe processes are associated with auto detection of Flash drives (to start and stop the tray utility). They have no other function associated with data transfer.
   
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It stands for Input Output Control Service. It is a driver used for flash devices such as a USB drive.
  Country Boy  
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It is used by Corsair Flash Voyager Utility
  Electriceyes   (further information)
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Related to USB flash device driver (Corsair in my case)
   

Summary: 3 users think IoctlSvc.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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