What is gdrv2.sys?
gdrv2.sys is part of GIGA-BYTE Software driver and developed by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. according to the gdrv2.sys version information.
gdrv2.sys's description is "GIGA-BYTE NonPnP Driver"
gdrv2.sys is digitally signed by GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd..
gdrv2.sys is usually located in the 'c:\Windows\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about gdrv2.sys.
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Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on gdrv2.sys:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | GIGA-BYTE Software driver |
| Company name | GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
| File description | GIGA-BYTE NonPnP Driver |
| Internal name | gdrv.sys |
| Original filename | gdrv.sys |
| Legal copyright | Copyright (C) 2017 |
| Product version | 1.0.0.1 |
| File version | 1.0.1.3 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | GIGA-BYTE Software driver |
| Company name | GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
| File description | GIGA-BYTE NonPnP Driver |
| Internal name | gdrv.sys |
| Original filename | gdrv.sys |
| Legal copyright | Copyright (C) 2017 |
| Product version | 1.0.0.1 |
| File version | 1.0.1.3 |
Digital signatures [?]
gdrv2.sys has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Certificate issuer name | Symantec Class 3 Extended Validation Code Signing CA - G2 |
| Certificate serial number | 4f8eefa0dcc85bbd656ab0f160743d34 |
VirusTotal report
None of the 67 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the gdrv2.sys file.
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 3c55092900343d3d28564e2d34e7be2c |
| SHA256 | 133e542842656197c5d22429bd56d57aa33c9522897fdf29853a6d321033c743 |
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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.
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I have just updated to windows 11. When I switch on memory intergrity in Core Isolation and reboot the system I get the following error message: "a driver cannot load on this device gdrv2.sys - A security device is detecting this as a vulnerable driver and blocking it from loading".
The only detail I can find on this issue of any value is this page but it does not address this issue. Any suggestions on how to proceed greatfully appreciated!
# 25 Nov 2021, 19:37
Walker writes
I'm having the same issue as SlimK123, switched on memory integrity and the gdrv2.sys driver is blocked from loading. I'm currently trying to figure out if the system will work properly without this driver.
What gigabyte software is it from? Is it necessary or is it simply a part of RGB Fusion or something arbitrary? Keeping it off unless I run into any issues.
# 4 Apr 2022, 1:56
Walker writes
Just checked, it seems to be from the Gigabyte software which I couldn't find easily.
It's the Gigabyte App Center, which installs utilities like @Bios, I have no use for this and after disabling the service just to be sure (using msconfig > services) and uninstalling the issue no longer pops up.
Hope it helps anyone.
# 4 Apr 2022, 2:02
SlimK123 writes