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C:\Windows\System32\igfxtray.exe popups on startup.

Anonymous
2010-09-27T07:56:26+00:00

Every time I startup, two Windows Security Warnings  popup asking whether or not to Run C:\Windows\System32\igfxtray.exe. It doesn't appear to matter whether I press Run or Cancel, they then go away until next time I start up, but it is rather annoying. How can I resolve this issue?

Thanks so much to anyone who can help! :)

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-09-30T05:19:18+00:00

    C:\Windows\System32 is a correct folder for igfxtray.exe and it is a legimate process of Intel® Common User Interface. It is not required to run at start up. Quick access to the control panel via a System Tray icon for graphics based upon the Intel chipsets (ie, i810). These chipsets are often included on motherboards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. Just allow you Windows Security run this process.

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-09-27T09:25:25+00:00

    This is the taskbar process for your Intel Graphics Accelerator.  It is not spyware, malware or a virus.  I would not remove the file.  You might check your security software, determine how to let it know a program is safe and do that for igftray.exe....

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-04-30T02:04:18+00:00

    All you have to do it go to Administrative Tools, then to  System Configuration, under Startup uncheck

    Igfxtray under IntelCorp.There are a few under Intel but if you hold your mouse over each one you will find Igfxtray

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-10-13T06:58:43+00:00

    Remove it. GO to Regedit, search for HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. Then delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe. BY deleting this from Run you ensure that it will not run again at start or else use CCleaner to remove unwanted programs from start.

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-09-30T11:09:45+00:00

    Maybe it is a good ideea to find out what model of intel chipset for graphics u have, or better go to intel and they have a utility which will automatically check ur chipset and if needs to update video driver for graphics.

    http://downloadcenter.intel.com/

    If you have a separate PCIExpress graphics card you may need to enable it in BIOS and tell to disregard the embeded graphics in the motherboard.

    Hope this helps

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