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Dokan Library: What It Is, Removal & Usage
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Updated onSeptember 11, 2024
updated onSeptember 11, 2024
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Today we’ll explain what the Dokan Library bundle is, what it does, and whether it’s safe to remove from your Windows PC or not. Let’s get right to it.
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How do I verify, fix, or uninstall Dokan Library?
1. Verify the signer details
Verifying the digital signature of Dokan Library will help you decide whether or not an executable file of Dokan Library is legitimate or malware.
2. Run a virus scan
A virus scan will look for the malware infection and will expunge them to resolve the issues with the Dokan Library.
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3. Repair dokanctl.exe with SFC and DISM scans
SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) will diagnose and repair the missing or corrupt OS files with any data loss.
4. Uninstall Dokan Library
If the Dokan Libary is still causing problems, you should uninstall the Dokan Libray to get fix the related issues. Since Dokan Library is not a core Microsoft app, uninstalling it is completely safe.
5. Reset the Windows PC
Resetting your Windows PC will reset and wipe out all misconfigured settings, uninstall the apps, and restore the system files to the default state.
After the local installation is completed, the Dokan Library will be completely removed from the system if it wasn’t uninstalled completely in the previous step.
What is Dokan Library?
Dokan Library 0.6.0 is a program bundle developed by Dokan, with dokanctl.exe being the main executable file. It is a controller service designed to run in the background without any intervention.
The program helps you develop your file system without writing a device driver that works in kernel mode.
Is Dokan Library a virus?
The Dokan library isn’t a virus. It’s a legitimate tool used to create virtual file systems on Windows. It’s often found in programs that need to work with virtual drives.
If you’re seeing warnings about it, make sure you’re getting it from a trusted source. Always keep your antivirus up to date to catch any potential threats.
Summary
That’s all about it! Hopefully, you now understand everything about Dokan Library and the relevant methods to fix the related issues.
Before you leave, you may want to check out the guide to resolve the filesystem error -1073740791to fix the affected apps.
Many also reportedDokan Library after installing Disk Drill, and we have an entire guide dedicated to this, so check it out to learn more.
In case you have any questions for us, feel free to drop them in the comments section.
More about the topics:Fix EXE file errors,System Files
Taiba Hasan
A postgraduate in Computer Applications, she is an avid technical writer who loves to craft content revolving around Windows, Android, and emerging technologies like SaaS. With How-To and troubleshooting guides, she aims to provide the best solutions for the problem and make technology less complicated for novice users.
Besides writing, she also loves to cook delicacies and spent time in her garden. In her free time, you will find her binge-watching web series or gazing the night sky.
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