How to remove an sstray error
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Sstray.exe file information
The process known as NVIDIA nForce™ Taskbar Application or NVIDIA nForce Taskbar Utility belongs to software NVIDIA nForce by NVIDIA (www.nvidia.com).
Description: The file sstray.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32.
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 73,728 bytes (83% of all occurrences), 77,824 bytes or 923,496 bytes.
The file is not a Windows system file. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run).
Therefore the technical security rating is 39% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
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If sstray.exe is located in C:\, the security rating is 60% dangerous. The file size is 12,013 bytes. The program has no visible window. The program uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet. It is not a Windows core file. sstray.exe is able to monitor applications.
If sstray.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 82% dangerous. The file size is 964,456 bytes.
The program can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The program has no visible window. It is a Verisign signed file. File sstray.exe is certified by a trustworthy company. Program is a hidden stealth process. It is not a Windows system file.
sstray.exe is able to record inputs and monitor applications.
It is possible to completely remove StaffCop Home Edition (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).
External information from Paul Collins:
- "nForce Tray Options" is not required to run at start up. nVidia nForce Taskbar Utility - quick access to the nForce2 "Sound Storm" control panel and related utilitys
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as sstray.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the sstray.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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