How to remove omci error

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omci.sys file information

The process OMCI Device Driver belongs to the software OMCI Driver or OMCI WDM Device Driver by Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) or Dell Inc (www.dell.com).

Description: omci.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 13,632 bytes (37% of all occurrence), 17,217 bytes, 17,153 bytes, 10,368 bytes, 17,156 bytes, 12,992 bytes.
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. It is not a Windows core file. omci.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 39% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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User Comments

Dell driver in c:\windows\system32\drivers . I needed it to install Dell Acess Direct software that allows one touch internet browser launch.

Required on Dell Laptop for Windows XP Repair. Found at windows\system32\drivers, and repair continued
phil

OpenManage Client Instrumentation (OMCI) is a software agent that is pre-installed standard on all OptiPlexTM systems and is available as an option on all Dell PrecisionTM workstations and all LatitudeTM notebooks. Used in conjunction with management console software, such as Dell OpenManage IT Assistant or third-party products, OMCI enables administrators to collect hardware inventory and configuration information, receive proactive notification of potential fault conditions and remotely perform BIOS updates on one or a group of Dell systems.
kevmac

it is located in c:'window\system32\drivers on both my dell laptops
Doctorstrange

my dvd optical drive stopped working and the troubleshooter said it was because it was unable to retrieve omci.sys file so I am thinking that file is critical and I am wodering how to get it back
brian

I have no absolutly idea
Coty Riddle

supposedly a windows driver, but comes back insigned, I removed it and so far with no ill effects
Joe D

It is used with Dell's OpenManage software
Dwayne (further information)

DELL OMCI software instrumentation agent
Georg (further information)

Summary: 7 users think omci.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users doesn't grade omci.sys ("not sure about it").

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