What is dvdaccss.sys?
dvdaccss.sys is part of DVDAccss Driver and developed by Apple Computer, Inc. according to the dvdaccss.sys version information.
dvdaccss.sys's description is "DVDAccss Driver"
dvdaccss.sys is usually located in the 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about dvdaccss.sys.
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Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on dvdaccss.sys:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | DVDAccss Driver |
| Company name | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| File description | DVDAccss Driver |
| Internal name | DVDAccss.sys |
| Original filename | DVDAccss.sys |
| Legal copyright | Copyright © Apple Computer, Inc. 2000-2002 |
| Product version | 1.5 |
| File version | 1.5 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | DVDAccss Driver |
| Company name | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| File description | DVDAccss Driver |
| Internal name | DVDAccss.sys |
| Original filename | DVDAccss.sys |
| Legal copyright | Copyright © Apple Computer, Inc. 20.. |
| Product version | 1.5 |
| File version | 1.5 |
Digital signatures [?]
dvdaccss.sys is not signed.
VirusTotal report
None of the 46 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the dvdaccss.sys file.
Folder name variants
dvdaccss.sys may also be located in other folders than C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\. The most common variants are listed below:
- D:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 937ac237c80b2f0a1b7f88c40bc30334 |
| SHA256 | 203df3bc2942e128093f95b63df027b2207cca85fc52df5de4d733c6304977ff |
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with dvdaccss.sys. 58% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 60 users.
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Malware or legitimate?
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
I get an error message that DVDAccss is missing. I checked the driver folder and indeed it is not there. What does this file do? Is it necessary? My computer seems to run fine without it. I'm running Windows XP.
# 23 Apr 2010, 16:38
Janie Dollison writes
I am having problems: I am hearing impaired so I cant call, 'MICROSOFT OFFICE SMALL BUSINESS EDITION 2003' keeps coming up all the time.. drives me crazy.. also DVDACCSS comes up when I open AOL.. AOL cant help me. they told me to contact Microsoft.. which I did several times, with no response back to me.. I need help.. I cant get my pc fixed right now.. on a budget.. Please email me.. help :)
# 6 Apr 2011, 14:20
GP Jones writes
Have a theory, based on timing of 'file loss err message' versus arival of ASK.com 'malware' hijacking of which site I choose. (Theirs now pops up, un-wanted.)
I think dvdaccss is a legit file used by apple quicktime , but ASK.com destroys it 'cause it gets in the way of their obnoxious, criminal hijack routine.
# 19 Aug 2013, 17:30
David Edwards writes