hardtapi.exe sucks up system resources

[kevinrc33]

HELP!!!! XP box has very slow performance due to hardtapi.exe process running, sucking up 50-99% of cpu resources. End process tree and it bounces right back. Found related file in Windows prefetch and a registry entry; deleted these, rebooted and it comes back. Found one other file--windows\web\ipatdrah.tmp (hardtapi spelled backwards) but I can't delete. Any suggestions would be MOST appreciated. Thanks, kevin

[Jose Sigafus]

Do a google search for free "CopyLock" program. This will eliminate any file during a reboot.

[kevinrc33]

Thanks for the tip. I downloaded copylock and will try it.