CopyFilesDriverFiles

CopyFilesDriverFiles is a system process or utility commonly associated with driver installations and updates on Microsoft Windows operating systems. Its primary function is to facilitate the copying of essential driver files from a source location, such as an installation CD, a downloaded package, or a temporary directory, to their designated destination folders within the Windows system. These destination folders are typically located in directories like C:\Windows\System32\drivers or C:\Windows\inf.

The process ensures that the correct driver components, including .sys files, .dll files, and .inf files, are placed where Windows can access them to properly operate hardware devices. This is a critical step in the Plug and Play process, where Windows detects new hardware and searches for the appropriate drivers to load. CopyFilesDriverFiles often operates in the background during driver installation or when Windows is performing a driver update to replace older versions with newer ones.

While generally a legitimate and necessary part of the Windows operating system, the activity of CopyFilesDriverFiles can sometimes be flagged by security software if it's perceived as unusual or if it's part of a malicious driver installation. However, in its intended use, it is a standard and harmless system operation that ensures hardware functionality by correctly placing driver files. Users typically do not interact with CopyFilesDriverFiles directly; it is managed by the operating system's driver management framework.