What is igfxtray.exe? Is igfxtray.exe spyware or a virus?
How to fix igfxtray.exe related problems?
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Process name: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
Company: Intel (intel.com)
File: igfxtray.exe
The Graphics Accelerator Helper Module by Intel is shipped along with Windows drivers for Intel and nVidia graphics cards and is installed as part of their Graphics Media Accelerator Driver. It displays an icon in the system notification tray in Microsoft Windows operating systems which provides convenient user access to the Intel Graphics configuration and diagnostic application.
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Users Opinions
Average user rating of igfxtray.exe: based on 187 votes. Read also the 123 reviews.
8075 users ask for this file. 124 users rated it as not dangerous. 9 users rated it as not so dangerous. 27 users rated it as neutral. 9 users rated it as little bit dangerous. 18 users rated it as dangerous. 10 users didn't rate it ("don't know").
| All comments about igfxtray.exe: | |
|---|---|
| Intel Integrated Display Adapter component -- System Tray Applet facilitating display adjustments Vic Van Vroom | |
| Shows a tray icon of your intel graphics driver | |
| Intel Graphics Driver | |
| Has to do with an Intel Display Adapter, harmless | |
| Morons just remove it, it is unecessary. | |
| Intel Graphics Tray process. Most Intel motherboards with integrated video made after 1999 have this program as part of its "driver installation" package. This is what enables simple resolution changes (right click Desktop Graphics Modes 1280x1024 @ 32bpp - 70 hz etc) The genuine version of this file is completely harmless, but it's not necessary for video card function with an Intel motherboard, as I stated earlier. Obsidian Eternus | |
| When i Installed the windows XP professional, that system will getting automatic restart. shivaram.K | |
| COULD be a trojan (cf french link) See also: Link | |
| Its not dangerous... bob heinbokel | |
| it is ok to let it here. Edmond | |
| Intel Integrated Display Adapter | |
| It is harmless remove it. | |
| intel extreme graphics See also: Link samsaid | |
| Symantec says it could be a Backdoor Trojan if it is in C:\Winnt\System32\Dhcp directory. See also: Link | |
| Intel Graphics Tray. It's perfectly fine. Kisara | |
| its more annoying than dangerous, on EVERY start-up it causes a window saying could not open igfxtray when i never tried to open it in the 1st place Mystique | |
| On windows startup this exe file tries regularly to connect to crl.microsoft.com on port 80. Not sure what it's sending Matt | |
| It is a harmless process..displays an icon in the Icon Tray for the graphics device | |
| Not dangerous. Just another process to take up more resources. igfxtray.exe is a process which allows you to access the Intel Graphics configuration and diagnostic application for the Intel 810 series graphics chipset. This program is a non-essential system process, and is installed for ease of use via the desktop tray. See also: Link WELL SPOKEN IT PERSON | |
| Not harmless it is removable without any problems zafar | |
| Used for Intel display. Not dangerous. No need to remove it. Tyler Menezes | |
| Spygate Firewall notified me of 'Attempted Hijacking' by ifxftray.exe in WINNT System32. Upon checking logs I noticed it continually trying to connect to an IP I then traced to The Netherlands (I'm in US). I blocked this IP range on my firewall and the following the day it began reporting to a different IP. Blocked that one and now it is trying to connect even to a different one. Tried to delete it - coulnd't. Started in Safe Mode, deleted the file, then used regedt32 to delete all associated registries for this file. daKing | |
| I just got a new computer with Windows Vista and periodically my screen goes black and then in the bottom of my start up task bar it says that it has recovered from a critical error. I don't know what igfx is but it's annoying! Debbie | |
| Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver trecool999 | |
| It always crashes when i shut down and interferes with quite a few things, annoying but harmless Shmoe IV | |
| I think any process will slowdown the boot up of Windows. If it is an uselss (or rarely be used) program, then disable it at regiter would be a smart way. jack | |
| not dangerous on my system. T-LAMMMMMM | |
| it is ok. igfxtray.exe is a process which allows you to access the Intel Graphics configuration and diagnostic application for the Intel 810 series graphics chipset. This program is a non-essential system process, and is installed for ease of use via the desktop tray. Tinel | |
| It's harmless - you people should research or educate yourselves before saying it's "harmful" or "bad" cause there ARE people out there who's only source of info about these things is threads like this - and they rely on us for accurate information - not speculation I.T. Professional | |
| Users with video outputs, S-video etc. should not disable this | |
| I am not sure, I had Intel Extr.Graf. card in my previous laptop, but now I have ATI mobility and still this process. Any advice? Gabrosh | |
| it's not dangerous but absolutely unnecessary JRog | |
| It is about controlling the graphic displayer slavic | |
| It runs a tray icon. It is used for quick access to video features. Donna Stone | |
| Intel Graphics Media Accelerator, its totally harmless. Kevin | |
| It shows in the Startup tab on my WinXP System Configuration Utility (MSCONFIG). But I don't see any tray-icon as some have metioned here. I am using the on-board Intel 82865G Graphics Controller - Driver Version 6.14.10.3691. ddas-eden | |
| I tested my new computer with Windows Vista on PCPitstop and had a very high CPU rate. I also had been having problems with my internet crashing daily. On Task Manager I saw igfxsrvc.exe had a high CPU. On another forum I learned that this is caused by igfxpers.exe getting stuck in some kind of continual loop. I can't find igfxper.exe in my registry. I read that it is usually hidden in igfxtray.exe. I'm trying to delete it completely from my system. When I disable igfxpers.exe in Task Manager, it fixes the problem immediately - until the next day when it starts up again! Argh! nranger7 | |
| original file is safe, but unnecessary. could be trojan. removed fine with fileassassin | |
| I've been annoyed by this for about 2 weeks now but I downloaded the graphics adapter from my motherboard makers site. Today I binned the graphics accelerator and downloaded the same driver from Intel and problem is gone. Third party download seems to have been my problem, windows couldn't authenticate it every time it started Rob | |
| startup windows pradip | |
| igfxTray Module by Intel Corporation | |
| Just another process to take up more resources. igfxtray.exe is a process which allows you to access the Intel Graphics configuration and diagnostic application for the Intel 810 series graphics chipset. This program is a non-essential system process, and is installed for ease of use via the desktop tray As matt says | |
| All I know is I removed it from my msconfig startup and it started taking forever for my LAN adapter to kick in (forever = 60 seconds). Put it back and it take about 6 seconds for the LAN adapter to kick in now. This helps me open the browser fast after startup so that I can clock in for work. T-weezy | |
| To stop igfxtray.exe: start # Run... # msconfig # OK # Startup (TAB) # UNTICK 'igfxtray' See also: Link | |
| It's genuine Intel. It allows quick resolution changes, automatic resolution changes when connecting another monitor, display rotation, and a few more obscure changes. You can usually (not always) live without it, but if you use any of its features, you want to keep it. It supports hotkeys for these functions as well as the optional tray icon. Chainsaw | |
| igfxTray.exe - IF IT HAS A CAPITAL T, it is a worm, check the link See also: Link concerned | |
| McAfee VirusScan killed it with the following info: "c:\Documents and Settings\ User \Start Menu\Programs\Startup\igfxtray.exe Generic.dx!uoi(Trojan)", but after that, I lost the tray icon whatsoever. Complete search of the system didn't show it anywhere else, either. I am using a notebook with dual-screen setup, so was using it all the time. NB | |
| igfxtray.exe is a file which can be used for diagnostics on specific graphics chips. The file location is also listed below, and should always be verified as spyware writers will often use the same named file or like named files and just locate them elsewhere in attempts to fool you. This igfxtray.exe file goes by the name Intel Grpahics Accelerator and sets various options on the Intel graphics chips. This may also appear in your system startup. This file is considered safe and is not considered spyware or adware related.* See also: Link RAJVEER TEJUSWI | |
| igfxTray is an Intel Graphics driver. If your computer has an Intel processor, you will probably see this in your startup. I would recommend leaving it there. No, it is not necessary. No, it will not affect your computer to disable it. But the amount of resources taken up by it is rather small, and unless you really need to squeeze every drop of performance out of your computer, I'd recommend just leaving it there. IT Guy | |
| Onboard Graphics driver admin software. Without it running, some software collapse, for example Word of Warcraft Billy | |
| harmless intel graphic device tool | |
| I had a warning during bootup on my Vista machine, "fatal error: no language found". After a lot of screwing around I discovered that igfxtray was the cause. Not directly however. When I changed the boot order (I made it load later), the problem stopped. Michael Redbourn | |
| Intel(R) Common User Interface (Installed with graphic card drivers with Intel chipsets) See also: Link Owningy0u | |
| Harmless, Can be used as a virus, Trojan but very rare, nothing major. takes up between 4,000 and 5,000k in task manager Sleepy | |
| It is located at your C:\documents and settings\username\start menu\programs\startup folder, being completely invisible (not related to "show hidden files" option, just invisible, not even DOS can see it), but windows search for files shows it. Seems like this process, being invisible in task manager as well, launches several copies of svchost.exe. It stole my passwords from several accounts on social networks. This is a dangerous file, remove it ASAP and replace with any folder named after file, so that it won't appear again. myname | |
| It is not necessary for Persistence to run at startup. It is usually run infrequently and can be started manually if needed by clicking StartMenu Control Panel Adjust Screen Resolution (in Appearance and Personalization) Advanced Settings (on the Display Settings /Monitor tab) the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver! It is associated with the Common User Interface module for Intel graphics cards. It is perfectly okay and totally SAFE to disable igfxtray.exe and DELETE it from the list of programs that start automatically at Windows logon and boot time See also: Link StarLight Dreamwalker | |
| kokotina to je, odjebat to zo systemu vy skurvysyni Michal | |
| Intel Graphics system tray button. No need to end process, though can be ended without problem. | |
| this file is run to 1 sec this is file are virus protection file | |
| That proccess from Inel video adapter David | |
| it came with intel graphics chipset drivers.... Its safe.. Arpit | |
| This file always appears when i open my computer Vaibhav | |
| Webroot took it out saying it was a Trojan. Zach | |
| it is a valid file but trogans commonly mask themselves as igfxtray.exe so delete it and if it comes back its a trogan lucas | |
| There is a windows driver update to stop the pop up window appearing at boot up. Hope this helps Eddie | |
| for WinXP SP3 x86, it will show in start-up menu if you install driver for VGA Intel G31/ G41 or above. akulah VIKYO, VIKYLOVEVINA | |
| IGFXTRAY.exe is VGA controller for Intel Graphic Acceleration Chip in your motherboard. It is a system file (Chipset Driver) or say, Intel Graphics Controller/ VGA monitoring program and is not a Virus (comes with motherboard CD or DVD). Some Other Viruses or programs can replace this file as a virus .However, the igfxpers.exe program by Intel (which executes the igfxtray.exe ) can detect the original igfxtray.exe file and notifies you on the desktop that the file has become corrupted. Dhananjay Baraik | |
| just the controller, remove it if u disturbed nico | |
| If you don't like use msconfig to remove it from startup. How to: 1. Press WinKey* and R 2. Click on 'Boot' 3. Search for igfxtray.exe 4. Uncheck igfxtray.exe 5. Click 'OK' Gw | |
| .Intel graphics tray process.Completely safe. Nothing to worry about | |
| It's not dangerous but absolutely unnecessary. Shows a tray icon of your intel graphics driver. PAWEŁ | |
| Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver bluewolph | |
| it is just an unnessesory file that adds the intel graphix icon on the bottom right tray .. but i wont bother to remove it as it takes just 3-4 mb of ur ram on startup !! J3e7_bAn3rje3 | |
| It is not dangerous till it infected by Virus. premanand | |
| not a dangerous file.. if you want to test it,start your computer in safe mode (warning not all computers can do this or do not do exactly what you want so pls dont try it , or if you realy will do this ...check this on microsoft.com) the files in your explorer are the files of your computer whitout any other programs ...only windows files (no viruses). Jimmy | |
| Intel Graphics tray icon. If you don't need it you can disable it without any problems. Mario | |
| There's two other programs that are also harmless, but there's no difference with or without them, so you might as well disable them from startup. (Actually, one might be for "fluid" brightness changing) Vorpike | |
| Eh, just disable it. It doesn't really do anything but waste CPU cycles and throw a thingy in your system tray. But it's not harmful or anything. Melody | |
| Part of the Intel graphics software/driver. Not sure what the process takes care of, all I know is that Intel needs to improve their graphics software/driver. Simply uses too many system resources when you consider it purpose. Jordan | |
| its Nvidia. if u dont know anything about graphics, then do your research | |
| it should be there only don't do anything not a Trojan or virus Nirav Dave | |
| Harmless but constantly encounters system errors that may effect PC performance a tiny bit. Just remove it. Tom | |
| Shows a tray icon for easily accessing Intel Graphics Driver settings. It is completely safe however if you do not change your graphics driver settings often (like once every week or so) then you can safely disable it. PaintNinja | |
| normaly it not dangerous but if sometime this program use 100% of your cpu it a a Trojan Generic KDV 792778 that say it intel graphics accelerator See also: Link philippe | |
| If you do not use the intel graphics then disable it David | |
| its from intel no risk at all adel | |
| Safe file if you have intel graphics scott | |
| It is not dangerous nor essential for the full functionality of your PC! Aaron | |
| Safe Diego | |
| only needed for quick access to graphic functionalities/modifications. shouldn't delete or modify it but not needed to be run all the time - so it can be safely removed from starting with windows (use regedit for this) Siva | |
| its tries to shut my pc off every time i end it Seth | |
| It is another program that works to update your system. I have disabled it on all my computers and have had no adverse effects. You can also disable WebClient without any adverse effects. Kathie | |
| While it's not necessary, it doesn't use many resources. It also allows me to change the gamma and other useful features. It also automatically changes the color temperature to a more natural one. Nathan | |
| CPU Hog. It takes an entire processor. What a waste. Matt | |
| It is the application that allows you to communicate to the graphics chip without using windows--- | |
| AVAST is blocking the program from executing jhay | |
| This igfxtray is destryoing my computer and I dont know if its a spyware or trojan Pipi | |
| Unnecessary Intel graphics driver - just disable from startup menu in MSCONFIG DAVE | |
| Don't worry its just to help your computer | |
| Comes built in with Intel Graphics | |
| read this sentence I (unknowingly) kept it on my computer and it had something to do with an AS Suite II malfunction that made computers science look like a bad idea. But, after an incomplete backup, was allowed to finish itself, even MS word starter 2010 returned to normal, at this moment. IB | |
| Its an important System Display Adapter !! Harmless !! Martin | |
| trojan jeff | |
| It is an Intel Graphics application. Do not delete it! Wing Yip | |
| This is intel HD graphics driver Anwar | |
| Intel Graphics Driver dell | |
| It may seem useless/annoying, but it does serve a purpose on Intel motherboards. I would never recommend deleting it, but if possible you should disable it from running at startup if you have a dedicated graphics card. JamesS | |
| provided by Intel corporation | |
| It's just Intel Graphics not a virus. Don't listen to people who say it is a virus. If you don't believe me you can search it up. Ann | |
| (2018/2/6) igfxtray.exe took all my memory. It's worse than Chrome browser. I always need to terminate this process so my laptop can work much better. You DO NOT need this system tray utility. Sean | |
| don't uninstall it giggles | |
| Its intel graphics driver... | |
| Too many ppl have NO CLUE what they are talking about. This is not a virus. It runs a system tray icon for your vid card, period. | |
| its intel property nachi sandro | |
| This file is from Intel® and it wont be dangerous as it comes on every Intel® device. | |
| made by intel Alex | |
| Its for the Intel drivers | |
| Intel Graphics Driver dan | |
| Intel HD Graphics Adjustment Option in Tray. See also: Link xasthured | |
| This Is From Intel TimDodd | |
| igfxTray.exe is a software component developed by Intel Corporation for the module Intel Common User Interface. See also: Link Erich | |
| Its Intel Graphics driver, Safe | |
| i did scare me the first time since it has been months since i got windows 7 and just now did it popup on the task manager and it made my computer's cpu high but after a restart its just a harmless fella | |
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