The operating system can simultaneously run a huge number of processes that are responsible for various Windows options. You can see all of them in the "Task Manager" in the corresponding section. However, it is difficult for the average user to figure out which process is responsible for what. In this article we will talk about igfxpers.exe. We find out what he is responsible for, where he is on the hard drive, what will happen if it is closed and how to distinguish it from the virus. Read the article to the end to understand all the details.
Igfxpers - what is this process?
The first step is to talk about what kind of process it is (before considering ways to interact with it). So, Persistence Module (igfxpers.exe) is a process separate from the system developed by Intel. Often it gets into the system when installing a graphics driver. It is necessary for changing the parameters of a video card from NVIDIA. If we talk about the consumption of computer resources, then in the background they need a minimum.
His location in the system
We have already figured out that igfxpers is the process necessary to configure the parameters of an NVIDIA graphics card by its native services, and not system components. Now let's talk about where this file is installed when installing drivers. And he gets into the System32 folder, which is located on the system drive in the Windows directory. You can verify this in the following way:
- In the "Task Manager", go to the "Processes" or "Details" tab.
- Find the process in the list.
- Right click and select "File Location".
After that, the folder in which the executable file is located will open.
Is it possible to complete the process?
Often, users look for information about a process to find out if it can be completed. This is logical, because any process consumes computer resources, and if it has mediocre characteristics, then every kilobyte of RAM is counted.
Based on the fact that igfxpers is a process responsible for setting up a video card using tools provided directly by developers, the process can be completed - it will not cause any damage to the operating system.
Could it be a virus?
If you are thinking of getting rid of the process not because it consumes computer resources, but because you think it is a virus, now you will learn how to find out.
In fact, this process is not a virus, but a malicious program can hide under its name. Check it out is pretty simple. You need to look at the directory of the executable file. If it is not in the System32 folder, then this is a virus.
How to complete the process?
Let's figure out how to do this:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc, in the window that appears, go to "Processes" or "Details".
- Find the process you need.
- Highlight it and click on the button "Remove task" or "End the process."
The image shows the kompas.exe process as an example.
After that he will be stopped. The virus will be stopped and the load on the processor removed.
How to stop the process?
Unfortunately, the previous method will disable the process only for a while, since after restarting the OS it will be started again. It is on the startup list of the system. If you want to prevent it from starting, then follow these instructions:
- Press Win + R.
- In the new window, run the msconfig command.
- Go to the "Startup" tab in it.
- Uncheck the box next to Intel (R) Common User Interface. If there are several programs in the list, uncheck the one where the path to the executable file ends with the igfxpers.exe file.
After that, the autorun process after restarting the computer will not be performed.
How to delete a process?
We found out that igfxpers is a process that is not important for the system, that is, if it is completely removed, nothing bad will happen. You may not be able to configure the graphics card using standard tools developed by Intel, but you will be able to use other tools for this.
Let's figure out how to completely remove the igfxpers process:
- Open the Task Manager on the Processes tab.
- Find the desired process and open its location.
- In the "Explorer" window that appears, select the file and click the Delete button, after holding Shift.
- Confirm the action by clicking "Yes" in the window that appears.
After that, the executable file will be completely deleted from the computer.
Conclusion
Now you know that igfxpers is a process developed by Intel that performs relatively minor functions in the system. It can be completed without causing serious harm to the OS. But more importantly, we figured out how to distinguish a virus process from a genuine one.