In the taskmanager on Windows XP you will see a process running named DrvMon.exe. You may be wondering what is DrvMon.exe and what does it do. DrvMon.exe is short for Drive Monitor and is a piece of software made by a company named Alcor Micro. The file it’s self is non-essential and can be terminated if there are problems with it. Generally it sits their quietly and can be left alone to monitor the drives and processes on your computer. If your PC or laptop has a memory card reader then it is more then likely to be the reason that this DrvMon.exe file is actually running as it will monitor for when a memory card is inserted in the slot.
Where is DrvMon.exe Located
DrvMon.exe should be located at c:\windows\system32\DrvMon.exe. If you find an instance of this program running from another folder then we advise that a virus scan is needed to make sure you are clear of a virus.
Should I remove DrvMon.exe
If DrvMon.exe is causing problems then I recommend upgrading the drivers rather then removing the software as removing the drivers could make your memory card reader unusable. If you are struggling to find drivers for your card reader then drop a comment with the make and model of your computer and we will hunt them down for you.
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