English | Deutsch

How to remove VolSnap error


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

Software  Click to Run a Free Scan for VolSnap.sys related errors


VolSnap.sys file information

The process Volume Shadow Copy Driver belongs to the software Microsoft Windows Operating System by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: VolSnap.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 52,352 bytes (94% of all occurrence), 49,152 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. File VolSnap.sys is a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The service has no detailed description. File VolSnap.sys is a Microsoft signed file. VolSnap.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 1% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify VolSnap.sys related errors

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as VolSnap.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the VolSnap.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.

Score

User Comments

Rate
Volume Shadow Copy driver, an important part of Windows NT based systems (NT, 2000, XP, Server 2000, Server 2003). Sometimes comes up on BSOD's, copying the file from another computer usually solves this.
  anon  
Rate
It's when you use a portable hard drive that attaches to your USB port. ie Sage 30 gigabyte. Iam using one now.
  David Hunt  
Rate
Once it is corrupted, this no booting into windows.
  kevin   (further information)
Rate
came on in blue screen
   
Rate
Its Shadow volume copy, required for NT backup procedure
  Egor Shokurov  

Summary: 5 users think VolSnap.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think VolSnap.sys is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

Do you have additional information?
What do you know about VolSnap.sys:
How do you rate it:
Link for more info's:
Your Name:

VolSnap scanner


image

Security Task Manager shows all running Windows tasks including embedded hidden functions (e.g. keyboard or browser monitoring, autostart entry). A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware, keylogger or a Trojan.

Spyware Doctor detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, malware and tracking threats from your hard disk. Ideal supplement to Security Task Manager.

Registry Booster free scans, cleans, repairs and optimizes your system.

Other processes


VolSnap.sys [all]