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How to remove vidstub error


The free file information forum can help you find out if vidstub.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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vidstub.sys file information

The process belongs to the software BootSkin or BootScreen by unknown.

Description: vidstub.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 163,712 bytes (81% of all occurrence), 163,456 bytes, 930,816 bytes, 163,584 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The program has no file description. The program is not visible. The service has no detailed description. File vidstub.sys is not a Windows core file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. vidstub.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 48% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as vidstub.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the vidstub.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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This file crashes Vista on startup
  Chris Bangs  
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nicht mit vista benutzen! Zerschiesst die vidstub.sys und System fährt nicht mehr hoch
  Marc  
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Belongs to programm Bootskin by Stardock. Unloads itself after starting. Homepage see below.
  Flip   (further information)
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It's a user-installed application that changes your bootscreen. This is a Windows customization tool. It's not malicious.
  Arsiei  
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works with Bootskin. A program to create your own excentric boot screen. (nice)
  Remco   (further information)
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Gehört zur Programm Bootskin zur erstelung eigener Ladebilldschirme
  Galaxy  

Summary: 4 users think vidstub.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users suspect danger.

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