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Description: qttask.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ or in the folder "C:\Program Files" or in C:\ or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder - common is C:\Program Files\QuickTime\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 98304 bytes (39% of all occurrence), 155648 bytes, 282624 bytes, 77824 bytes, 286720 bytes, 114688 bytes, 385024 bytes, 139264 bytes, 69632 bytes, 21504 bytes, 25600 bytes, 37859 bytes, 23568 bytes, 38924 bytes, 294912 bytes, 37557 bytes, 106496 bytes, 27970 bytes, 37030 bytes, 28172 bytes, 37388 bytes, 27660 bytes, 37480 bytes, 14348 bytes.
The program has a visible window. It is not a Windows system file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, , HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\comfile\shell\open\command, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, , -, ). The program has no file description. qttask.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 24% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If qttask.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 74% dangerous. File size is 28672 bytes (86% of all occurrence), 98304 bytes, 77824 bytes, 572928 bytes, 1830912 bytes, 241664 bytes, 24588 bytes. qttask.exe is not a Windows system file. There is no description of the program. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, , HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\comfile\shell\open\command, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, , -, ). It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window.

If qttask.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 67% dangerous. File size is 799744 bytes. The program is not visible. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The file is not a Windows core file. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. qttask.exe is able to hide itself.

If qttask.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 80% dangerous. File size is 466944 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 799744 bytes.

If qttask.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 68% dangerous. File size is 791654 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:

• "QuickTime Task" is not required to run at start up. System Tray access to Apple's "Quick Time" viewer from version 5 onwards

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as qttask.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the qttask.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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It is for QuickTime quick launch. You can uncheck it in MSCONFIG but it will return once QuickTime runs agian. To stop this, rename qttask.exe to something like qttask_old.exe and it will never come back in MSCONFIG.
  Courtney  

Isn't dangerous but is considered malware by some users
   

Not needed or critical, just a shortcut. To prevent it from reinstalling when Windows loads, delete C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe. It's safe
  Kees  

qttask.exe (Quicktime) war evtl. bei mir von einem Trojaner (TR/Hijack.Agent.BO oder TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen) gekapert. Die Datei hat sich immer wieder in den Autostart und in die Taskliste eingeschlichen und zwar hartnäckig im Wechsel mit der vmtl. auch gekaperten nvsvc32.exe (nvidia Treiber). Nvsvc32.exe hatte zuvor DOS-Box Anwendungen deutlich ausgebremst.
  Troedel  

I wasn't able to use windows vista aero while "qttask.exe" was running. uninstalled quicktime player and aero worked fine again.
  zymogen  

It randomly locks up system. When I look at cpu usage in task manager, this file is at top of list even though it shows to be using zero cpu. When I stop this file, my system returns to normal functioning.
  Ron  

Quick Time tray icon. Can be stopped with either Spybot Teatimer or startup.exe from Mike Lin
  Tony Carr   (further information) (further information)

Ok, I haven´t got Quicktime installed properly, so I CAN´T disable this in some tab....Have got Vista, no run in start....How to get rid of it now?/
  CK  

Simply start Quicktime (Start\Program Files\Quicktime\Quicktime Player), Click on EDIT - Preferences - Quicktime Preferences - ADVANCED. And uncheck "Install Quicktime Icon in System Tray" -- it's that simple. You don't need to edit your registry to remove a feature included in the software. Sheesh...
  Glen  

For QT7....don't know about older versions....delete TWO registry entries: HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Shared Tools/MSConfig/Startupreg/qttask Delete the whole key. Also delete string in RUN key as mentioned numerous times. I did this a couple of days ago and it has not regenerated itself like it used to. Stopping this task from running using the "proper" method of unchecking it in QT prefs did not work.
  Kim  

Program came with a Sims DVD-Rom. Games player at home so now don't think I'll ever be able to remove.
  Rabbit  

Not needed. iTunes needs QuickTime, but will run fine without qttask.exe!
  R. Bardwell   (further information)

I heard it`s easily exploited if you dont upgrade to the latest qt version, recently noticed my internet connection was recieving and sending a fair few packets, killed the process and it stopped communicating, maybe its juts a coincidence?!?
  Owen  

It is an Apple QuickTime system tray icon application.
   

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