• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  C:\ Windows\ System32\ igfxtray.exe
• Uses Network:No
• Uses Internet:No

Description:

The program igfxtray.exe is designed is for the Intel Graphics Accelerator and is also called the Intel Graphics Tray Icon. Its role is to make available an icon in the system tray that permits the user to easily configure the settings for the computer display. It is situated on the right side of the task bar.

The executable file igfxtray.exe has a size of approximately 37 kilobytes. It is a component of Intels regular user interface for its chipsets with graphics controllers. It enables the user to modify the various characteristics of the device driver with the help of the Microsoft Windows operating systems user interface.

The process file igfxtray.exe is also a diagnostics tool for the Intel 810 series of chipsets for the control of the graphics display. It is automatically launched after the Windows operating system has initiated.

The program is usually included in motherboards supplied by Intel Corp. that were made available after 1999 as a component of the device drivers installation package. It is this utility that permits basic changes to the computer monitors resolution. This executable file is not considered to be a threat to computer security.

The process file igfxtray.exe is used to provide the user with quick access to the Intel Graphics Accelerator, which has microchips for performing unique mathematical operations for the purpose of three-dimensional rendering and games. This dedicated graphics processing unit has its own random access memory for its own special purpose.

Recommendations:

This is a safe process. There is no necessity to remove this process from your system or change it in any way.