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Discussions tagged with sysfiles on WindowsForum.com focus on system-level .sys files, particularly those in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers directory. Users report issues such as BSODs linked to memory addressing errors involving .sys files, and problems with applications failing to list or read .sys files even when run as administrator. Common themes include troubleshooting driver-related crashes, file permission quirks that prevent third-party tools from enumerating .sys files, and conflicts with software like Flash. These threads are relevant for Windows users and IT professionals dealing with driver stability, file access permissions, and system crash analysis.
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    Windows 7 Constant BSOD Occuring Due to Memory Addressing

    Hi, I have been having constant BSODs that all seem to have the same issue with memory addressing usually related to .sys files However, a constant "feature" of my PC is that Flash constantly crashes and the most recent minidump put the blame on Flash itself Anyone willing to take a look and...
    • Syzorr
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    • addressing bsod crash flash player memory minidump ram sysfiles troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Problems reading or listing certain files in Windows directory

    I've built my own application that searches for files and have set it to run as administrator, however it won't read/detect most of the sys files in c:\windows\system32\drivers. I did some checking and most cygwin EXEs also have the same problem. For example, if I cd to that directory and do...
    • mutantninja
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    • administrator application cygwin directory access drivers effectivepermissions executable file list file search file system filehiding permissions read access security sysfiles system32 user rights wfp windows windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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