How to remove an igfxtray error

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Igfxtray.exe file information

The process known as igfxTray Module or 2f6aB53KyjHTL belongs to software Intel® Common User Interface or Intel® LDDM Ultra Mobile Media or goRL3 by Intel (www.intel.com) or TrueCrypt Foundation (www.truecrypt.org).

Description: The file igfxtray.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 155,648 bytes (47% of all occurrences), 94,208 bytes and 81 more variants.
The program has a visible window. The file is not a Windows system file. The file is a Microsoft signed file. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Therefore the technical security rating is 4% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
It is possible to uninstall Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator or C-Media USB Mass Storage Driver from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs".

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If igfxtray.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings", the security rating is 43% dangerous. The file size is 158,208 bytes (15% of all occurrences), 99,840 bytes and 10 more variants. The program has a visible window. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Igfxtray.exe is not a Windows system file.

If igfxtray.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 35% dangerous. The file size is 96,768 bytes (25% of all occurrences), 155,648 bytes, 383 bytes or 195,072 bytes. The program has a visible window. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File igfxtray.exe is not a Windows core file. There is no information about the author of the file.
It is possible to uninstall Adobe Acrobat from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs".

If igfxtray.exe is located in the Windows Temp folder, the security rating is 36% dangerous. The file size is 757,760 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

"igfxtray" is not required to run at start up. Quick access to the control panel via a System Tray icon for graphics based upon the Intel chipsets (ie, i810). These chipsets are often included on motherboards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
"Intel® Common User Interface" is not required to run at start up. Quick access to the control panel via a System Tray icon for graphics based upon the Intel chipsets (ie, i810). These chipsets are often included on motherboards. Available via Start → Settings → Control Panel

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as igfxtray.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the igfxtray.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Webroot took it out saying it was a Trojan.
Zach

This file always appears when i open my computer
Vaibhav

it came with intel graphics chipset drivers.... Its safe..
Arpit

That proccess from Inel video adapter
David

this file is run to 1 sec this is file are virus protection file

Intel Graphics system tray button. No need to end process, though can be ended without problem.

kokotina to je, odjebat to zo systemu vy skurvysyni
Michal

It is not necessary for Persistence to run at startup. It is usually run infrequently and can be started manually if needed by clicking StartMenu Control Panel Adjust Screen Resolution (in Appearance and Personalization) Advanced Settings (on the Display Settings /Monitor tab) the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver! It is associated with the Common User Interface module for Intel graphics cards. It is perfectly okay and totally SAFE to disable igfxtray.exe and DELETE it from the list of programs that start automatically at Windows logon and boot time
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Summary: Average user rating of igfxtray.exe: based on 88 votes with 9 reviews.

56 users think igfxtray.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 14 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 5 users suspect danger. 10 users think igfxtray.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 8 users doesn't grade igfxtray.exe ("not sure about it").

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