What is hssdrv6.sys?
hssdrv6.sys is part of Hotspot Shield® Routing Driver and developed by AnchorFree Inc. according to the hssdrv6.sys version information.
hssdrv6.sys's description is "Hotspot Shield Routing Driver"
hssdrv6.sys is digitally signed by AnchorFree Inc.
hssdrv6.sys is usually located in the 'C:\Windows\system32\drivers\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about hssdrv6.sys.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on hssdrv6.sys:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Hotspot Shield® Routing Driver |
| Company name | AnchorFree Inc. |
| File description | Hotspot Shield Routing Driver |
| Internal name | HssDrv.SYS |
| Original filename | HssDrv.SYS |
| Legal copyright | © AnchorFree Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Product version | 1.00 |
| File version | 1.00 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Hotspot Shield® Routing Driver |
| Company name | AnchorFree Inc. |
| File description | Hotspot Shield Routing Driver |
| Internal name | HssDrv.SYS |
| Original filename | HssDrv.SYS |
| Legal copyright | © AnchorFree Inc. All rights reserv.. |
| Product version | 1.00 |
| File version | 1.00 |
Digital signatures [?]
hssdrv6.sys has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | AnchorFree Inc |
| Certificate issuer name | VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA |
| Certificate serial number | 68a4a0cc448443c288a22a91d7f82126 |
VirusTotal report
None of the 44 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the hssdrv6.sys file.
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | bbc89da4065bdce34257be95b2f636ee |
| SHA256 | 75614cc1c92bd61ed3aec6432d3f863ca816ee10132df3ed5508d19506231f64 |
What will you do with hssdrv6.sys?
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with hssdrv6.sys. 20% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 395 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.
Jrdiver writes
Its causing a bluescreen for me so its going-Along with hotspot shield.
# 4 Mar 2013, 20:06
kay gee writes
This file is the source of several blue screens for me as well. After examining my dump files and the recalling the events leading up to my blue screenings, I realized that only when I was connected to a LAN did this happen. HotSpotShield is intended for use with wireless connections only. It works great for me for it's intended purpose. If you're using more complicated network setups, then you need to use a more complicated tool.
# 30 Mar 2013, 1:22
SVT. writes
This driver seems to cause BLUE SCREENS, thanks to the program "WhoCrashed" for information on this bad driver. It is not a virus, just very poorly programmed.
# 12 Apr 2013, 2:26
Johnny writes
I downloaded Hotspot Shield a couple of days ago,The download was a success but it stated that I didn't have the (hssdrv6.sys on my computer) But it installed any way. Only to visualize that it made my PC run very,very slow and when I got on U-tube to download movies IT was like a ice storm, all the movies froze. After that google chrome intercede of a webpage about streaming videos on u-tube, I believe that this hotspot program was to strong for my computer so I took it off my computer and my PC was like it was before without hotspot shield. It ran fast again. I would like to know more about hotspot shield? I'm using Frontier.com as a internet provider.Thank-You.......
# 2 Sep 2015, 16:35
Johnny writes
Hi, Johnny again, as to answer the questions about this program running,At first it did, I downloaded it from file-hippo.com.My antivirus has a downloaded shield to block any dangerous malware And once downloaded I always use my antivirus to scan the program again there was not threats, no viruses or anything.I do know that my (Ipv6-connectivity has no network access.)Maybe this could be my problem.....
# 2 Sep 2015, 16:56
Will writes
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About this file, it's giving me the blue screen too so just like JrDiver, its gotta go along with hotspot shield.
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# 15 Feb 2020, 16:37
Will writes
it's me again, It looks like I require permission from system to delete it so I can't delete it even after uninstalling hotspot shield. :(
# 15 Feb 2020, 16:50
abdullah writes