How to remove printray error

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printray.exe file information

The process PrinTray belongs to the software Lexmark PrinTray or printray.exe by Lexmark (www.lexmark.com).

Description: File printray.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 36,864 bytes (94% of all occurrence), 34,816 bytes, 21,516 bytes, 40,448 bytes.
File printray.exe is not a Windows system file. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Therefore the technical security rating is 31% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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There are different files with the same name:

"CompaqPrinTray" is not required to run at start up. Puts printer icon in the System Tray. When this option is disabled you will no longer be able to access the Control Program or Printer Driver directly from your desktop
"LexmarkPrinTray" is not required to run at start up. Lexmark Printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. Can also be listed as PrinTray
"PrinTray" is not required to run at start up. Lexmark/Compaq printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. See also LexmarkPrintray and CompaqPrinTray

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as printray.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the printray.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

not harmful. but may not terminate propertly duing shutdown.
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Summary: 6 users think printray.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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