Fixing Sfvfs02.sys Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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sfvfs02.sys, also known as a StarForce Protection VFS Driver file, was created by TDK Mediactive for the development of StarForce Protection System. SYS files fall under under the Win64 EXE (Driver) file type category.

sfvfs02.sys was initially released with TrackMania (not specified) on 01/31/2006 for the Windows 10 Operating System. The most recent version [file version 2.10] was introduced on 09/29/2005 for World Racing 2 demo demo.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting SYS file problems with sfvfs02.sys, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: sfvfs02.sys
File Extension: SYS file extension
Description: StarForce Protection VFS Driver
Object File Type: Driver
Comments: Visit us at www.star-force.com
File Operating System: Windows NT
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Protection Technology
Software Program: StarForce Protection System
Legal Copyright: (c) Protection Technology, 2000-2005
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x5c00
Code Size: 71680


What are sfvfs02.sys Error Messages?


sfvfs02.sys Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Errors

There are a number of reasons why you could be encountering issues with sfvfs02.sys. Most of the issues concerning sys files involve Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors. These types of sfvfs02.sys errors can be cause by hardware problems, outdated firmware, corrupt drivers, or other software-related (eg. World Racing 2 demo update) issues. Some of these errors include:

A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. The problem seems to be caused by the following file: sfvfs02.sys.

:( Your PC ran into a problem that it couldn't handle, and now needs to restart. You can search for the error online: [BSOD] (sfvfs02.sys).

<strong>STOP 0x0000003B: SYSTEM SERVICE EXCEPTION (sfvfs02.sys)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0x0000007E: SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (sfvfs02.sys)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0x0000001E: KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (sfvfs02.sys)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0×0000007A: KERNEL DATA INPAGE (sfvfs02.sys)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0x00000050: PAGE FAULT IN A NONPAGED AREA (sfvfs02.sys)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0x0000000A: IRQL NOT LESS EQUAL (sfvfs02.sys)</strong>

It's Critical to Resolve Blue Screen of Death Errors

In the majority of cases, you will encounter sfvfs02.sys BSOD errors after you've installed new hardware, software (World Racing 2 demo), or performed a failed Windows Update. In other cases, software corruption caused by a malware infection can lead to sfvfs02.sys Blue Screen of Death errors. Therefore, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.


GEEK TIP : As a rule of thumb, it's always a good idea to create a Windows "Snapshot" backup / System Restore Point before making any hardware or software changes to your computer. That way, it's very easy to restore your system in the unfortunate event you encounter a sfvfs02.sys Blue Screen of Death error after recent changes.



How to Fix sfvfs02.sys Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your sfvfs02.sys issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the sfvfs02.sys error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed World Racing 2 demo (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling World Racing 2 demo software.

You can uninstall World Racing 2 demo software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for World Racing 2 demo demo and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall World Racing 2 demo software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

World Racing 2 demo demo

TDK Mediactive

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many sfvfs02.sys error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the sfvfs02.sys error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your sfvfs02.sys File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate sfvfs02.sys file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free sfvfs02.sys files for every applicable version of World Racing 2 demo. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download sfvfs02.sys Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate World Racing 2 demo folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve sfvfs02.sys problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying sfvfs02.sys to your appropriate Windows system directory. TDK Mediactive typically does not release World Racing 2 demo SYS files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing sfvfs02.sys and all other SYS files for World Racing 2 demo. An incorrectly installed SYS file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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SYS Files Related to sfvfs02.sys

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
sfhlp02.sys StarForce Protection Helper Driver StarForce Protection System (3.4) 7168 C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\vf...
sfdrv01.sys StarForce Protection Environment Driver StarForce Protection System (3.4) 68608 C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\vf...
sfvfs02.sys StarForce Protection VFS Driver StarForce Protection System (3.5) 92160 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\F...

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WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization World Racing 2 demo demo 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
api-ms-win-core-sysinf... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 12136 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language World Racing 2 demo demo 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\


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