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How to delete system file

Anonymous
2023-05-04T16:41:29+00:00

Have a .sys file left after removing application. How do I delete it.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Ramesh 176.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-05-04T18:38:09+00:00

    The driver package can be uninstalled if you no longer use the WD external drive. You can delete the driver package by downloading Driver Store Explorer (GitHub) or using the built-in console named PnpUtil.exe. Reference: How to Completely Uninstall a Driver.

    Also, you may need to run this command from admin Command Prompt:

    • sc.exe delete WDC_SAM

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-11-04T01:06:32+00:00

    Is there a WAY to delete Microsoft Component services sytem from Windows11 ?? it keeps crashing my game and soo annoying !!!!

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-05-04T18:23:50+00:00

    Name of file is wdcsam64.sys. Location is C:\Windows\sysrem32\DriverStore\FileRespository. Left over from removal of Western Digital external backup drive.

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  4. Igor Leyko 110.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-05-04T17:18:37+00:00

    Hi Calvin,

    My name is Igor, it's a pleasure for me to help others and I'll do all my best to help you.

    You may try to stop this service and then delete the file. Try to remove it from the safe mode.

    For sure it can be deleted from the recovery environment. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardwa...

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  5. Ramesh 176.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-05-04T17:17:40+00:00

    Hi CalvinDick,

    What's the name of the system file, and where is it located exactly?

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