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• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: No
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  C:\ Program Files\ Microsoft Hardware\ Game Controllers\
• Uses Network:No<
• Uses Internet:No<

Description:

The file swtray.exe is referred to as Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software . It is responsible for game controller functions for PC games and was specifically designed for the Sidewinder Game Pad series of Microsoft. It has a system tray application and thus may be quickly accessed to modify game functions and specific controls for profiles set on Microsoft Sidewinder Game Pads. As the basic Microsoft Sidewinder program file, it is complemented by supplementary applications, like swtrayv4.exe, which provides extra features for the newer version of the gamepad.

The file swtray.exe is tested to be compatible with Win32 platforms (i.e. as Windows 9x, Windows XP, Windows Vista). The minor compatibility issues regarding its workability with Windows 2000 and Windows XP Home versions are already rectified with the latest updates from Microsoft.

Its unique identifier is 54535E01ABF3B6696192A09C099EB3D8. Other than this, it is advisable to verify the authenticity of this file for malware modifications. For troubleshooting and advanced tinkering of the swtray.exe file, the entries and settings for this file can be modified in the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ Software\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Run SDTrayApp\.

There is a known bug with the process swtray.exe and one of its dll files, specifically mfc42.dll. It happens when the program encounters a linking error which causes the gamepad to malfunction. This causes games to crash, due to an unread command from the swtray.exe process and its gathered resource from mfc42.dll. As a remedy, it is recommended that the software be reinstalled.

Additional swtray.exe Info:

Part of: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Pad System Tray, Author URL: http://www.microsoft.com/, File Created by: Microsoft Corporation

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