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What is DSATray.exe?

DSATray.exe is an executable file that is part of the Intel Driver & Support Assistant software. This software is developed by Intel and is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Driver and Support Assistant directory.

The Intel Driver & Support Assistant (DSA) is a tool that keeps your system up-to-date by providing tailored support and hassle-free updates. It is designed to help you resolve computer issues by keeping your system drivers current, reducing the need for troubleshooting and minimizing potential problems.

DSA is needed to ensure that your Intel hardware components are running with the most current and compatible drivers. This can improve the overall performance and stability of your system. It can also provide you with new features and capabilities as they are released by Intel.

While DSA is generally beneficial, there may be reasons to remove it. For instance, if the software is causing system instability, using too many system resources, or if you prefer to manually manage your drivers, you might choose to uninstall it. Doing so means you'll need to manually check for and install driver updates, which can be time-consuming and potentially risky if you're not familiar with the process.

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DSATray.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with DSATray
DSATray.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as Intel Driver & Support Assistant Tray or Intel Driver Update Utility Tray or Intel Driver & Support Assistant belongs to software Intel Driver & Support Assistant or Intel Driver Update Utility by (www.intel.com).

Description: DSATray.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. DSATray.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—mostly C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Driver and Support Assistant\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 288,184 bytes (15% of all occurrences), 131,360 bytes and 30 more variants. file.net/process/dsatray.exe.html 
DSATray.exe is not a Windows core file. DSATray.exe is digitally signed. The software can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run, TaskScheduler). The program is not visible. Therefore the technical security rating is 15% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: If problems with DSATray.exe come up, you can do the following:

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as DSATray.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the DSATray.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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User Comments

it's stopping my pc from shutting down
  Smereca Marian  
It's just Intel Driver Assistant software, Not so useful, not so unusual either. If you need driver for your Intel system, this may help you out.
  Name Doesn't Matter   (further information)
installed as intel driver software
  Richard Clapp Jr  
It crashes everytime I shutdown the laptop but does not stop the shutdown.
  Rob  
it's stopping my pc from shutting down
  mihael  
On windows 11 it give the following message and prevents shutdown "SystemResourceNotifyWindow DSATray.exe - Application Error The exception unknown software exception (0xe0434352) occurred in the application at location 0x00000000769AEB22". Intel support assistant can be run maybe once a month to check for updated drivers then it might as well be uninstalled, if it is give this error. I have about 13-14 out of take intel driver the day I got my new computer. This application let me update 2, leaving 11-12 out of date.
  Keith Candaq  

Summary: Average user rating of DSATray.exe: based on 7 votes with 6 user comments. One user thinks DSATray.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user is not sure about it.


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Best practices for resolving DSATray issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with DSATray. 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 DSATray.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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