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Information about some startup programs

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nisargshah95
nisargshah95 Original post #1
Mar 10, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Hi, I've the following programs that startup every time I start my PC [Windows Pro SP3]

IgfxTray (igfxtray.exe)
Persistence (igfxpers.exe)
HotKeysCmds (hkcmd.exe)

After going through many forums, I came to know that igfx is a part of Intel Display drivers and is useless. So can I remove it from startup along with igfxpers.exe?
Is hkcmd there because I've enabled Hot Keys? In that case I've disabled it.

Thanks in advance!
leo61611616
Mar 10, 2011 at 12:08 PM
You can remove those startups. They simply add icon to your systray. Unless you keep on changing graphic properties, they are useless.
rockfella
Mar 10, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Hey OP use download Ccleaner from here:

Download CCleaner 3.04.1389 - FileHippo.com

Edit/enable/disable the start-up items, run its cleaner and registry cleaner as well. Its the best software for pc maintenance.
gameranand
Mar 10, 2011 at 3:16 PM
You can disable all of them mentioned above they just add an icon for quickly opening that program. I don't make any of them start on my PC. I also use intel board well my video card is different but I don't allow systray of my video driver either so you can safely remove them from startup.
nisargshah95
Mar 10, 2011 at 7:11 PM
Hey OP use download Ccleaner from here:

Download CCleaner 3.04.1389 - FileHippo.com

Edit/enable/disable the start-up items, run its cleaner and registry cleaner as well. Its the best software for pc maintenance.
Yeah I already have CCleaner!

You can remove those startups. They simply add icon to your systray. Unless you keep on changing graphic properties, they are useless.
Thanks!