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irmon.exe

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  • Properties:
  • System Process: Yes
  • Background Process: Yes
  • Application Process:No
  • Common Path:
    C:\ Windows\
  • Uses Network:No
  • Uses Internet:No
Description:

The file irmon.exe is a process that is installed in conjunction with the default Windows drivers for an Infrared port. Usually installed on laptops, the irmon.exe process keeps a lookout for infrared devices such as mobile phones, and sets off the file transfer wizard whenever it has detected a compatible IR device.

The irmon.exe program arranges a System Tray icon that displays the present status of any infrared device that you have. In addition, it will scan the nearby area to sense infrared devices and do synchronization processes when they are detected. If you are using infrared devices you should keep this process running.

The file irmon.exe is identified as a system process and does not appear to be a security threat. Keep in mind that removing the irmon.exe process may unfavorably impact your system.

The process irmon.exe is connected to the files dmremote.exe, hotplug.dll, lights.exe, rsrcmtr.exe, sndvol32.exe, stobject.dll, and the process wscntfy.exe. The process irmon.exe also functions as a standard Windows utility to provide IR communication capabilities to the user and the machine. This is necessary if you synchronize your computer with your IR-enabled mobile phone or PDA.

The process irmon.exe is also known as Infrared Monitor. A System Tray icon of this process allows you to check your Infrared connections. With this System Tray icon, you can distinguish the infrared devices you are communicating with, and you can also keep an eye on file or data transfers. This process is usually installed by default on laptops because infrared-enabled mobile phones are most frequently used for mobile communication purposes.

The process irmon.exe is a file belonging to Microsoft Corp. It is a component of Windows Infrared Port Monitor. The irmon.exe process is a standard element of Microsoft Windows operating system versions. It is essential to allow support for various infrared devices and similar hardware. It frequently runs a program during every system startup, which offers information about device status and implements some system functions.

Additional irmon.exe Info:

Part of: Windows Infrared Port Monitor, Author URL: www.microsoft.com, File Created by: Microsoft Corp.

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