Process name: Patin-Couffin low level access layer for CD devices or low level access layer for CD/DVD/BD devices
Product: Patin couffin engine or Low level access layer for CD devices or VSO Software pcouffin
Company: VSO Software (www.vso-software.fr)
File: pcouffin.sys

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358 users ask for this file. 2 users didn't rate it ("don't know"). 16 users rated it as not dangerous. 7 users rated it as not so dangerous. 1 user rated it as neutral. 1 user rated it as little bit dangerous. 2 users rated it as dangerous.

All comments about pcouffin.sys: mAd DVD Fab DVD lovlevel Treiber Marmbo It is part of the install of DVD X Copy from what I can tell. Its for DVD decoding, used by DVD copy prgs such as DVD XCopy Platinum, etc. harmless & necessary for these prgs to work Jesse Silverglate Part of DVD Xcopy can cause Stop errors in XP system . If that happens disable when not using XCopy . Jon It installs with VSO DIvX to DVD. Everytime I've installed it, playing dvd's and cd's lag horribly. Mike It comes with DVDFab Platinum IndianCheese It was required to install my PSP Video Vault software, which can rip from DVDs. Zach Pcouffin is part of the Patin Couffin Layer for Dvd/Cd copying developed by VSO software for apps like DvdXCopy, DvdFab, etc Liam it a process that comes with dvd applications...harmless really RogerK It is a DVD decoder / driver for viewing movies. It does NOT de-encrypt CSS. cpswarrior Installs whenever you install most DVD copy program  See also: Link Andrew It is a necessary part of DVDFab Decryptor Platinum Rico S Suave This is not from DVD X copy, because I installed it my self, it's a "paten couffine driver" used for decoding Movies, Leave it, it's fine :-).. You can add or remove it at any time with the "patin checker file" as needed while recording or not. You can also find it at this link above, but hush is thw word..  See also: Link av cd/dvd driver for vso products (ConvertXtoDVD, etc.) Jaap F  See also: Link jbourne seems to be an issue with programs DVDFAB Platinum for copying DVDs John A piece of crap...stops XP from a repair install Tycale Convert X to DVD too James Klaven It is a secret log kept by the FBI as part of its anti=piracy measures. Matthew Effting It is installed as a part of DVD Fab Platinum but some malware can disguise themselves as pcouffin.sys  See also: Link machinex757 that's it. comes with dvdfab platimum. Bashi bouzouk From French cny VSO soft - comes with most of DVD decryptors  See also: Link thomas it has something got to do with dvd software (burning software or dvd player) J. J. Installed with Video Convert Master If you know more about pcouffin.sys, share your knowledge and help other users. Security Rating:  --- don't know ---  1 (not dangerous)  2  3 (neutral)  4  5 (dangerous) What do you know about this file: Link for more details: Your Name:

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