Ymsgr_tray.exe is an executable file that is part of the Yahoo! Messenger software. This file is responsible for running the system tray icon for Yahoo! Messenger. It is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Yahoo!\Messenger directory.
Yahoo! Messenger, the software associated with Ymsgr_tray.exe, is an instant messaging client provided by Yahoo!. It allows users to send text messages, make voice and video calls, share files, and more with other Yahoo! Messenger users. The system tray icon provided by Ymsgr_tray.exe allows users to quickly access these features without having to open the full Yahoo! Messenger application.
Ymsgr_tray.exe is needed if you are using Yahoo! Messenger and want to have quick access to its features from your system tray. If you do not use Yahoo! Messenger, or if you prefer not to have it running in your system tray, you may choose to remove it. If Ymsgr_tray.exe is causing problems on your computer (such as using too much CPU or causing crashes), you may want to remove it to resolve these issues.
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Description: Ymsgr_tray.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The Ymsgr_tray.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (for example C:\Program Files (x86)\Yahoo!\Messenger\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 79,192 bytes (61% of all occurrences), 79,160 bytes, 79,088 bytes, 103,664 bytes or 152,888 bytes.
It is not a Windows core file. The program can be removed using the Control Panel's Add\Remove programs applet. It is certified by a trustworthy company. The Ymsgr_tray.exe file is a Verisign signed file. The program has no visible window.
Therefore the technical security rating is 6% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Ymsgr_tray.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the Ymsgr_tray.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.
ymsgr_tray.exe is the Yahoo Instant Messenger tray application. If you don't want Yahoo automatically starting on you when you connect to the internet end this process. Kill this from your system startup also if you don't want it to automatically connect. Craig Sweeney
important file or no
There's always a problem when it's "in the house" Shannon Patterson
why is "access denied" to me when I try to delete something from MY computer?
completly harmless
If you don't use Yahoo Messenger it's just a resource hog. Phil
Your trying to delete it while it's active, you would have to end the process and then delete. recomend disabling it, not deleting. Reay
yahoo messenger vilipape
Yahoo Mesenger Tray icon. Completely harmless, and doesn't eat many resources. Sometimes I don't even bother ending it. Waterdrops
Summary: Average user rating of Ymsgr_tray.exe:
based on 11 votes with 10 user comments.
8 users think Ymsgr_tray.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
4 users don't grade Ymsgr_tray.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving Ymsgr_tray issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with Ymsgr_tray. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the Ymsgr_tray.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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User Comments
wintermute (further information)
Craig Sweeney
Shannon Patterson
Phil
Reay
vilipape
Waterdrops
Summary: Average user rating of Ymsgr_tray.exe: based on 11 votes with 10 user comments. 8 users think Ymsgr_tray.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 4 users don't grade Ymsgr_tray.exe ("not sure about it").