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How to remove symdns error


The free file information forum can help you find out if symdns.sys is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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symdns.sys file information

The process DNS Filter Driver belongs to the software Symantec Network Drivers Update or Symantec Security Drivers by Symantec Corporation (www.symantec.com).

Description: symdns.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 12,992 bytes (28% of all occurrence), 11,512 bytes, 12,984 bytes, 12,944 bytes, 11,968 bytes, 13,616 bytes, 12,680 bytes, 11,040 bytes, 12,848 bytes, 11,480 bytes, 11,536 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The program has no visible window. It is a Verisign signed file. The file is digitally signed. There is no detailed description of this service. symdns.sys is not a Windows core file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. symdns.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 7% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as symdns.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the symdns.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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Summary: 1 user think symdns.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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