How to remove ptilink error

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ptilink.sys file information

The process Parallel Technologies DirectParallel IO Library belongs to the software Microsoft Windows Operating System by Parallel Technologies, Inc (www.lpt.com).

Description: ptilink.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 17,792 bytes (99% of all occurrence), 20,480 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. ptilink.sys is a Windows system file. The program is not visible. ptilink.sys is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. ptilink.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 0% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as ptilink.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the ptilink.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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Windows system file (virtual parallel driver)
Matt G (further information)

Gehört wohl zu Windows, Virustotal.com meldet bei MEINEM file keinen Virus (Größe:17.792Byte)
RanuKanu (further information)

it is listed as the driver for the network adapter parallel connection in my machine running XP. It is locyed in SYSTEM32/0 drivers

Summary: 5 users think ptilink.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think ptilink.sys is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade ptilink.sys ("not sure about it").

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