What is lpcfilter.sys?
lpcfilter.sys is developed by COMPAL ELECTRONIC INC. according to the lpcfilter.sys version information.
lpcfilter.sys's description is "LPCFilter"
lpcfilter.sys is digitally signed by Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher.
lpcfilter.sys is usually located in the 'C:\Windows\system32\drivers\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about lpcfilter.sys.
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Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on lpcfilter.sys:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Company name | COMPAL ELECTRONIC INC. |
| File description | LPCFilter |
| Internal name | LPCFilter |
| Original filename | LPCFilter.sys |
| Legal copyright | Copyright(C) Compal Electronics, INC. 2006 |
| Product version | 1, 0, 50, 8 |
| File version | 1, 0, 50, 8 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Company name | COMPAL ELECTRONIC INC. |
| File description | LPCFilter |
| Internal name | LPCFilter |
| Original filename | LPCFilter.sys |
| Legal copyright | Copyright(C) Compal Electronics, INC.. |
| Product version | 1, 0, 50, 8 |
| File version | 1, 0, 50, 8 |
Digital signatures [?]
lpcfilter.sys has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Certificate issuer name | Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility PCA |
| Certificate serial number | 610e27d7000000000009 |
VirusTotal report
None of the 43 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the lpcfilter.sys file.
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 515fc18cabee0158a324b08b1c2667cf |
| SHA256 | e044c731c795eb27e85ddd09f574d7002bc230d6341340078655892cab3ba2e6 |
What will you do with lpcfilter.sys?
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with lpcfilter.sys. 22% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 37 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.
Roger ... am I missing something here?
I thought maybe I could download a replacement copy of the file LPCFilter.sys here at this site.
I have identified LPCFilter.sys as causing a BSOD in Vista Business on a Toshiba Satellite Pro P200 laptop whenever the Toshiba app HWSetup is launched.
Kevin
# 26 Oct 2009, 18:15
Kevin McIntosh writes
Roger ... no download of file available from COMPAL ELECTRONIC(S) INC. ...
however, would you mind commenting on the MD5 & SHA256 hashes you have posted here for 'LPCFilter.sys' ... what do the appended 6 asterisks (******) represent? Unknown characters? Priveleged information? Or what?
And, how was the Product version & File version information you have posted developed?
My 3 copies of the file have no version info, bear different dates and 1 is larger in size (25,088 bytes, dated 19OCT06 14:48:24, Vista Business SP2 32-bit O/S location: ProgramData\Vista64\). My operative copy (location: Windows\System32\drivers\) is dated 28JUL06 16:25:26 and is 19,456 bytes in size.
Thanks, Kevin
# 30 Oct 2009, 12:37
Kevin McIntosh writes
Roger ... thanks for the comment and the info, however ...
... a search of Toshiba's Support site finds no mention of LPCFilter.sys (I wish it did - there should be a Service Bulletin on this issue by now). My Toshiba laptop has a hidden recovery partition, not DVDs, however, I did make myself a set of Toshiba Recovery DVDs (2) and will check them for a copy of the file.
LPCFilter.sys file Properties > Version reveals no version info whatsoever.
I will take your advice re: virustotal.com under advisement - my various malware & anti-virus scanners do not find any issues with LPCFilter.sys.
Are you able to comment on my previous Q.'s re: the MD5 & SHA256 hashes?
Thanks, Kevin
# 3 Nov 2009, 9:31
Kevin McIntosh writes