Can a *.sys file be a security problem ?

Recently I needed a *.sys file for a driver (on an old Windows ME computer ). I search the internet to find the file. After I found it I download it (and By mistake I did choose open instead of save).

Now I'm a bit concern that it can afect my Windows XP sistem.

I downloaded again the file -- and after that I scanned the file for viruses (I have an up to date F- Secure antivirus subscription) and It is came clean (no viruses find). But when I putted the *.sys file in the Windows Me system (it didn't work as it is suppose to work).

I runned a comprehesive virus check on both computres and no viruses found. I know I'm a bit paranoid but I want to know if *sys files can contain viruses

Can a *.sys file be a security problem ?ariel

Although it's technically possible .. sort of.. i've never seen a .sys file virus.. i wouldn't worry about it