How to remove igfxext error

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igfxext.exe file information

The process igfxext Module belongs to the software Intel(R) Common User Interface or igfxext.exe by Intel Corporation (www.intel.com).

Description: igfxext.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 94208 bytes (45% of all occurrence), 106496 bytes, 86016 bytes, 98304 bytes, 110592 bytes, 163840 bytes, 122880 bytes, 159744 bytes, 271826 bytes.
The program has no visible window. igfxext.exe is not a Windows core file. The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 18% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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User Comments

It's a file needed for those using Gateway, Dell, ect PCs. It's a file for the onboard chipset drivers.
Dale

Onboard VIDEO drivers. (using the Intel Extreme Graphics)
Dale

The error message says "Intel (R) Graphic Media Accelerator is needed"
nsc (further information)

another MS bug. It does not exist on my best puter so just cancel every time it askes for it. I do and all is fine
jimbo

Ran into same problem. I copied the entire contents of another Dell's System32 folder (350mb) to a CD and fed it to Windows. XP will keep asking for different Intel files, so igxext.exe is not enough. It'll ask for more. On the second try, Windows accepted it.
danpetitpas

Seems harmless enough but it is quite annoying.
Brian

Windows xp install
Chris Hensel

I cannot complete the XP setup without it because I have an onboard Intel VGA Chipset

I need a copy that is Microsoft Logo Tested. I have a problem with the video controller on my Toshiba Satellite 1135-s1551 laptop.
Don

Jphn Ausyin is correct, xp will not upgrade on my del 4700 without IGFXEXT EXE

when you browse a DVD or movie clip,it appears and WMP does not work.
hnx

it belongs to the INTEL grapics adapter
Peter

i dont have it and need it
joel

needed for intel grafics card, included file in the setup of the vga card
henri

It is a graphics driver located (for me) on my Dell Drivers and Utilities CD. Just borrow one from a Dell owner. WinXP asks for it in an upgrade and it is persistent but keep cancelling and put in the Dell cd and it will find and install the required support drivers for Graphics.
John Austin

Appears to be a video driver. Got error when reinstalling W XP

Requested to install when upgrading to XP on Dell GX260
Jeff (further information)

Summary: 9 users think igfxext.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 4 users think it's probably harmless. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user think igfxext.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 2 users doesn't grade igfxext.exe ("not sure about it").

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