How to remove Smtray error

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Smtray.exe file information

The process SoundMAX System Tray belongs to the software SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio or Smtray.exe by Analog Devices, Inc (www.analog.com).

Description: File Smtray.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (usually C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 143,360 bytes (34% of all occurrence), 90,112 bytes, 98,304 bytes, 81,920 bytes, 69,632 bytes, 37,388 bytes, 37,884 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The program has a visible window. File Smtray.exe is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 21% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If Smtray.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 28% dangerous. File size is 65,536 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 224,256 bytes. The program has a visible window. Smtray.exe is not a Windows system file. Smtray.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Smtray.exe is able to record inputs.

External information from Paul Collins:

"Smapp" is not required to run at start up. System Tray access for the Compaq/ADI SoundMAX integrated digital audio controller

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as Smtray.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the Smtray.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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User Comments

SoundMAX tray icon, not dangerous, can be safely disabled.
Doomhammer

smtray.exe is a installed with Sound cards with ADI chipsets. This process merely places an icon on the system tray for easy access to SoundMAX diagnostic features. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling it is down to user preference.
Iwannis

Part of the SoundMAX drivers, completely harmless. Enables the customized volume control in the tray.
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Analog Devices Audio Drivers

SoundMAX System Tray Icon
Deepak Panchal

Summary: 4 users think Smtray.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user doesn't grade Smtray.exe ("not sure about it").

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