How to remove VTTimer error

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VTTimer.exe file information

The process belongs to the software S3 Graphics, Inc. Utilities or VTTimer.exe or VTTimer.exe by S3 Graphics, Inc (www.s3graphics.com).

Description: File VTTimer.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 53248 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 49152 bytes, 45056 bytes, 36864 bytes, 73728 bytes.
The program has no file description. 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). The program has no visible window. VTTimer.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 31% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"VTTimer" can run at start up. Driver file for the on-board VIA/S3G KM400/KN400 graphics which enables TV in/out communication

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

Links: VTTimer.exe, VTTimer.exe

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User Comments

Its part of s3 video graphics drivers for the onboard graphics like via chrome graphics.
Jake

it's a driver update - will harm nothing to turn it off. I have it on my HP Pavilion a532x (i have onboard grapics card) on a healthy computer it should not cause errors nor use alot of ram
IT Tech in Training

it is part of VIA's motherboard intergrated graphic chips. it can also be found on some asus motherboards and can be used in some compaqs.
Kyle.

vttimer.exe is installed alongside the drivers for S3 chipsets and adds increased diagnostics and functionality for these products. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
Subin Fernandez

It is not an essential for the S3 graphics cards but is not advised to be terminated of removed unless it is causing compatability problems

Downloaded directly from FIC's FTP server. No positive respose of Spybot nor AdAware nor NOD32
Anne (further information)

On a compaq pressario that is loaded with hp + compaq BLOATware...dunno if its NEEDED, but my guess is that it is not absolutely necessary...i will keep it though just in case
SkaDood

part of S3 video driver
sv7ser

well, I get less errors if I turn it off, to be honest. I usually get these errors when playing heavy games like Half-Life 2. It sometimes even shuts my computer down randomly. If you're experiencing this kind of proble, turning off the vttimer may probably help fix it.
dmleet

This was installed via a Windows Update of the video drivers on my computer, It is a Compaq Presario SR1130NX. Other sites told me what the heck it was. MY actual file says this about it. 53248 Bytes, Ver 1.04.06-1020, Internal name S3Timer.
Temesi E

The vttimer.exe process is part of Via Gaphics hardware drivers.
Shuvam Das

part of S3 video driver

for onboard video card.....

Summary: 13 users think VTTimer.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user doesn't grade VTTimer.exe ("not sure about it").

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