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Process name: S3Timer

Product: S3 Graphics, Inc. Utilities

Company: S3 Graphics (www.s3graphics.com)

File: VTTimer.exe


VTTimer.exe is a component of a suite of tools called the ""S3 Screentoys"", which is installed as part of the driver package for S3 graphics chipsets. This program provides diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot problems with S3 graphics chips, and also implements extra features specific to S3 products. While it can be terminated, this is not recommended as you'll lose access to the full functionality of your hardware.http://www.neuber.com/taskmanager/process/vttimer.exe.html 

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Users Opinions

Average user rating of VTTimer.exe: 4.5 based on 30 votes. Read also the 21 reviews.

1366 users ask for this file. 21 users rated it as not dangerous. 3 users rated it as not so dangerous. 2 users rated it as neutral. 3 users rated it as little bit dangerous. 1 user rated it as dangerous. 2 users didn't rate it ("don't know").


All comments about VTTimer.exe:
rate1 for onboard video card.....  
rate1 part of S3 video driver  
rate1 The vttimer.exe process is part of Via Gaphics hardware drivers.   Shuvam Das
rate1 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
rate4 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
rate1 part of S3 video driver   sv7ser
rate0 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
rate1 Downloaded directly from FIC's FTP server. No positive respose of Spybot nor AdAware nor NOD32  See also: Link   Anne
rate1 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  
rate1 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
rate1 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.
rate1 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
rate1 Its part of s3 video graphics drivers for the onboard graphics like via chrome graphics.   Jake
rate1 It's harmless, you can turn it off with MSConfig but if you get problems just turn it back on :)   TimeParadoX
rate2 I know it has to do with my onboard video driver   RadRob
rate1 part of S3 video driver  
rate3 a utility for S3 video chip set on my HP a510n; since I don't use graphics or games very much I can remove it but if your computer is running OK, you can leave it alone and assume it must be there for a reason or HP wouldn't have spent time and money to make it and put it on the computer!   Larry Holmes
rate5 Keylogger - Almost always at %windir%/system32/spolscv/ dir (ocult)  See also: Link   Neo Tyrael
rate1 its apart of motherboard Pc chips  See also: Link   basemrimawi
rate1 I don't know all it does but I do know ONE thing. Apparently it handles standby mode. If I stop this process my computer's display remains black after waking up from standby (only tried S3 mode).   dolf
rate4 An error message pops up after boot up.If i click anything on this window,blue screen appears and windows crashes.   Jake

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