What is pssdk42.sys?
pssdk42.sys is part of Packet Sniffer SDK and developed by microOLAP Technologies LTD according to the pssdk42.sys version information.
pssdk42.sys's description is "PSSDK Driver Protocol v4.2 32bit"
pssdk42.sys is digitally signed by Microolap technologies.
pssdk42.sys is usually located in the 'c:\windows\system32\drivers\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about pssdk42.sys.
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Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on pssdk42.sys:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Packet Sniffer SDK |
| Company name | microOLAP Technologies LTD |
| File description | PSSDK Driver Protocol v4.2 32bit |
| Internal name | pssdk8632.sys |
| Original filename | pssdk42.sys |
| Legal copyright | (c) 1997-2009 microOLAP Technologies LTD |
| Product version | 4. 2. 0. 4200 |
| File version | 4. 2. 0. 1420 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Packet Sniffer SDK |
| Company name | microOLAP Technologies LTD |
| File description | PSSDK Driver Protocol v4.2 32bit |
| Internal name | pssdk8632.sys |
| Original filename | pssdk42.sys |
| Legal copyright | (c) 1997-2009 microOLAP Technologies.. |
| Product version | 4. 2. 0. 4200 |
| File version | 4. 2. 0. 1420 |
Digital signatures [?]
pssdk42.sys has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Microolap technologies |
| Certificate issuer name | VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2004 CA |
| Certificate serial number | 422b9ba96324955d134fc34fd67c2933 |
VirusTotal report
None of the 50 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the pssdk42.sys file.
Folder name variants
pssdk42.sys may also be located in other folders than c:\windows\system32\drivers\. The most common variants are listed below:
- d:\windows\system32\drivers\
- c:\winnt\system32\drivers\
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | c8eb36910d3bd582891977e80925e21e |
| SHA256 | e28c0cf99b17141cc6a49537dae5359f232af0043eed9b26c910bd84aed066bd |
What will you do with pssdk42.sys?
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with pssdk42.sys. 20% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 15 users.
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.
This file is installed/used by Networx Traffic/Bandwidth manager. (http://www.softperfect.com/products/networx/)
It may also be used by other software.
# 3 May 2010, 21:18
DeanGoods writes
PSSDK42.sys in c:\windows\system32\drivers\ is labelled 'suspicious behavior' by Spyware Terminator shortly after boot-up on an XP SP3 PC. Denying it has not been measurably different from allowing it to run; Jury still considering.
# 15 Jul 2011, 1:49
NetVenture writes