What does the igfxext.exe file do?
The igfxext.exe process is also known as igfxext Module and is a part of Intel® Common User Interface. This software is produced by Intel (www.intel.com). An obsolete or defective version of igfxext.exe can cause problems for your computer that can range from slowness to error messages such as these:
- igfxext Module has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 10, 8, 7)
- igfxext Module has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 10, 8, 7)
- igfxext.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module igfxext.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about igfxext.exe igfxext Module
igfxext.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Igfxext.exe is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 173,080 bytes (23% of all these files), 163,840 bytes as well as 14 other variants.
It does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. This particular software does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. To verify its trustworthiness, Microsoft has provided it with an embedded certificate. This file has a digital signature. This confirms that the producer has been registered with a certificate authority. Igfxext.exe contains a digital signature from Verisign, a subsidiary of Symantec. Verisign thereby confirms this file's authenticity and integrity.
For this reason, 7% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
A igfxext.exe file has a 12% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows\System32. In this case, the file size is usually 302,576 bytes (20% of all these files), 938,936 bytes, 938,488 bytes, 352,400 bytes or, as the case may be, 163,840 bytes. This file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves igfxext.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about igfxext?
| Requested to install when upgrading to XP on Dell GX260 Jeff | |
| Appears to be a video driver. Got error when reinstalling W XP | |
| It is a graphics driver located (for me) on my Dell Drivers and Utilities CD. Just borrow one from a Dell owner. WinXP asks for it in an upgrade and it is persistent but keep cancelling and put in the Dell cd and it will find and install the required support drivers for Graphics. John Austin | |
| needed for intel grafics card, included file in the setup of the vga card henri | |
| i dont have it and need it joel |
Summary: 16 users judge igfxext.exe to be an essential file that should not be touched. 5 users consider it harmless. However, 2 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, one user has already deleted igfxext.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall Intel® Common User Interface
To remove igfxext Module from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below or use an automatic uninstaller product.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You find it in the lower left corner of the taskbar.
- Type the word uninstall.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate Intel® Common User Interface in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to tell if igfxext.exe (igfxext Module) was uninstalled cleanly
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then start Windows Explorer and see if there is still a folder with the name of the software under C:\Program Files. Be sure to check the Registry as well for remnants of igfxext Module. To do this, start "Regedit", then look under "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" > "Software" for igfxext Module or the name of the producer. Always keep in mind that only a computer professional should ever directly delete entries in the Windows Registry.
What to do if a program does not uninstall
The easiest way to remove any kind of software cleanly and accurately is to use an uninstaller tool. Because the uninstaller automatically creates a backup, there is no risk of anything going wrong.
Last but not least
If Windows not working quite right for you, or if startup is taking a long time, or igfxext.exe is causing problems for you, a good Windows diagnostic tool may very well help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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