How to remove VPTray error

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VPTray.exe file information

The process Symantec AntiVirus or Norton AntiVirus belongs to the software Symantec AntiVirus Client or Symantec Client Security or 2462-SymantecAntiVirus-8_ or Symantec AntiVirus Server or Norton AntiVirus Corporate or vptray.exe by Symantec Corporation (www.symantec.com).

Description: File VPTray.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (typically C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 90112 bytes (20% of all occurrence), 85184 bytes, 124128 bytes, 124656 bytes, 73728 bytes, 85696 bytes, 125168 bytes, 161096 bytes, 77824 bytes, 120640 bytes, 124112 bytes, 53248 bytes, 124232 bytes, 538445 bytes, 81920 bytes, 85744 bytes, 125632 bytes, 23568 bytes, 35852 bytes, 37143 bytes, 90224 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The file is not a Windows system file. Program can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. VPTray.exe is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital Signature. VPTray.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 8% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If VPTray.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 34% dangerous. File size is 90224 bytes. The program is not visible. The process can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. The application 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). File VPTray.exe is not a Windows system file. VPTray.exe is able to monitor applications.

External information from Paul Collins:

"vptray" can run at start up. System Tray icon for Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition. Gives access to the options available and may not be required. Some users may have problems - refer here

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

bogs down computer at startup

not at all dengerous
atul

Norton Antivirus Corporate
Bernhard Kroll

It's only the icons on the bottom right corner for quick access. Even if its gone, Norton is still working.
Kevin

NAVCorporate taskbar thingie.
tokol

Symantec Antivirus file. It seems to be not dangerous.
Alex Grawl

I'd say this is somthing to remove, spyware/malware does use this name
dendude

Antivirus for office uses

It's the Norton Symantec Antivirus icon in your tray, you can stop it if you want
Fosforito

Nortons AntiVirus Corporate
Allan Gray

Summary: 12 users think VPTray.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user doesn't grade VPTray.exe ("not sure about it").

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