This type of software runs in the backround of your OS, and only become active when needed. It is akin to the WAN-mini port driver, and the Plug and Play Monitor. This is not a real device, but rather a software-enumerated device (a virtual device), that only starts when it is needed. It is a neccessary service for Windows to operate properly. You will create instability in Windows if you disable or delete it. As mentioned above, you shouldn't mess with this driver, or the associated service. I can tell you why it wasn't there in your last install of Vista, it wasn't needed when you looked (I'll explain below). The RAS Adapter should be in device manager (hidden devices). is this a security threat? should i try uninstalling it in safe mode?Īnd can yo uguys check to see if you have RAS Async Adapter in Network Adapters in device manager?(Show Hidden Devices has to be enabled in view) i tried uninstalling it but it doesnt do anything. in my previous vista 64 bit install on my old hard drive i never had RAS Async Adapter in network adapters in device manager(have to enable show hidden devices to see it).īut im my current vista 64 bit installation (used the same OEM disk) i DO have RAS Async Adapter in network adapters. Ok thx for the info but i have one more question. This has been far less prevalent with Vista and Win7.ĭeleting this file or stopping the associated service can cause errors in your OS, or Windows to stop working altogether. Often the file was corrupt, and actually contained a virus/malware. Not to say back then that the file was always legit. There are many websites that report this file as malware, because in the XP days, there were many malware/virus programs picking it up as an infected file. Its size on your disk should be around 14KB in XP, 17KB in Vista, 22.5KB in Win 7. asyncmac.sys is used to support software compression over RAS (Remote Access Service).
Specifically it is the MS Remote Access serial network driver. Asyncmac.sys is a legimate Microsoft Windows OS system file in Windows XP/Vista/7.
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