Process name:
Product: S3 Graphics, Inc. Utilities or VTTimer.exe or VTTimer.exe
Company: S3 Graphics, Inc (www.s3graphics.com)
File: VTTimer.exe

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Users Opinions

752 users ask for this file. 1 user didn't rate it ("don't know"). 13 users rated it as not dangerous. 1 user rated it as not so dangerous. 1 user rated it as little bit dangerous.

All comments about VTTimer.exe: for onboard video card..... part of S3 video driver Shuvam Das The vttimer.exe process is part of Via Gaphics hardware drivers. Temesi E 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. dmleet 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. sv7ser part of S3 video driver SkaDood 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 Anne Downloaded directly from FIC's FTP server. No positive respose of Spybot nor AdAware nor NOD32  See also: Link 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 Subin Fernandez 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. Kyle. 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. IT Tech in Training 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 Jake Its part of s3 video graphics drivers for the onboard graphics like via chrome graphics. If you know more about VTTimer.exe, share your knowledge and help other users. Security Rating:  --- don't know ---  1 (not dangerous)  2  3 (neutral)  4  5 (dangerous) What do you know about this file: Link for more details: Your Name:

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