The genuine IDriverT.exe file is a software component of InstallShield by Flexera Software. "IDriverT.exe" was a small 32-bit background service which Flexera Software's InstallShield product installed to enhance its handling of Windows' Running Object Table (ROT). It organized the ROT objects to improve speed and efficiency of InstallShield drivers for faster installations. It installed in "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Install Shield\Driver\11\Intel32\", ("Program Files(x86)" on 64-bit machines), and uninstalling InstallShield was the only way to remove it. Because Flexera made it obsolete in Release 12, they never officially documented it. It usually disappeared after successful installations. InstallShield was first offered in 1990 by The Stirling Group to developers. Microsoft endorsed it for Windows 95. As the company grew it was acquired by Macrovision (now Rovi) in 2004, whose Software Division became Acresso Software (now Flexera), headquartered in Chicago, IL, USA, in a 2008 sale to private equity. Application publishers use Flexera's software tools to construct installation packages and monitor licensing compliance.
IDriverT stands for Installation DriverTable Organizer
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the IDriverT.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Description: IDriverT.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. IDriverT.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (for example C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 69,632 bytes (70% of all occurrences) or 73,728 bytes.
The process is a service, and the service name is IDriverT. The service provides support for the Running Object Table for InstallShield Drivers.
The program has no visible window. The IDriverT.exe file is not a Windows core file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 35% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
The developer Flexerasoftware provides a website for help and for updates. There is also an uninstaller (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ InstallShield or Avery Zweckform Assistent).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as IDriverT.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the IDriverT.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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I am using Bitdefender Total Security. Bitdefender just informed me that IDriverT had tried to alter a file of my PC system but Bitdefender had stopped it from entering the file. I think that IdriverT is dangerous and should be removed! Garry B.
WinPatrol just announced that this service wanted to start at every boot. I'd never seen this notification prior to the most recent iTunes update. Jeff
It appeared on my Tdssantirootkiller on Kaspersky and I kept quarantining it to no avail. Doug
its their attempt to control how and what you do with your computer, i deleted it and and crumbs of it,registry..etc. running win7 x86, no errors or issues, it did come with installation of COMMAND & CONQUER: GENERALS, but bitdfender popped up and asked what to do, i said DENY,save-and boom. no error. runs smoothly after couple months Certified MS Engineer-Nos
Thank you apple - it is a part of itunes. Worse yet is that it is completely pointless. Just shut it down. Pat (further information)
It Is NOT a Normal Part Of the VISTA64 OS [SERVER?] Johnwayne Handigun
installed as "manual" service during MS Flight Simulator X delux installation, not signed, under C:\program files (x86)\common files\installshield\driver\11\intel 32. Checking it because it is installed as "manual
Started by "Services and Controller app(services.exe)", Company=Macrovision Corp, CopyRight=2005 Macrovision, Product associated with "InstallShield" and it's located in "#C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intell 32\ Curtis R (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of IDriverT.exe:
based on 19 votes with 9 user comments.
6 users think IDriverT.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
3 users suspect danger.
2 users think IDriverT.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
6 users don't grade IDriverT.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving IDriverT issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with IDriverT. 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 IDriverT.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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Garry B.
Jeff
Doug
Certified MS Engineer-Nos
Pat (further information)
Johnwayne Handigun
Curtis R (further information)
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Summary: Average user rating of IDriverT.exe: based on 19 votes with 9 user comments. 6 users think IDriverT.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users suspect danger. 2 users think IDriverT.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 6 users don't grade IDriverT.exe ("not sure about it").