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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 or Symantec Client Security or Symantec AntiVirus Client or 2462-SymantecAntiVirus-8_ or Symantec AntiVirus Server or Norton AntiVirus Corporate or vptray.exe by Symantec Corporation (www.symantec.com) or University of Toronto.

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 90,112 bytes (18% of all occurrence), 85,184 bytes, 124,128 bytes, 124,656 bytes, 73,728 bytes, 85,696 bytes, 125,168 bytes, 161,096 bytes, 120,640 bytes, 77,824 bytes, 85,744 bytes, 124,112 bytes, 53,248 bytes, 124,232 bytes, 134,808 bytes, 538,445 bytes, 81,920 bytes, 125,632 bytes, 23,568 bytes, 35,852 bytes, 37,143 bytes, 90,224 bytes, 24,076 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 90,224 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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