How to remove sistray error

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sistray.exe file information

The process SiS Compatible Super VGA Tray Application or SiS 630/730 Super VGA Tray Application or SiS 300/305 Super VGA Tray Application belongs to the software SiS (R) Compatible Super VGA SiSTray application for Windows NT4.0/2000/XP or SiS (R) 630/730 SiSTray application for Windows NT4.0/2000/XP or SiS (R) 300/305 SiSTray application for Windows NT 4.0/ or sistray.exe by Silicon Integrated Systems Corporation (www.sis.com).

Description: sistray.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 331,776 bytes (30% of all occurrence), 335,872 bytes, 303,104 bytes, 667,648 bytes, 262,144 bytes, 266,240 bytes, 352,256 bytes, 319,747 bytes, 397,312 bytes, 319,488 bytes, 262,403 bytes, 327,680 bytes, 405,504 bytes.
The file is not a Windows system file. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program has no visible window. sistray.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 45% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If sistray.exe is located in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder then the security rating is 22% dangerous. File size is 266,499 bytes. The program has a visible window. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). sistray.exe is not a Windows system file. sistray.exe is able to record inputs.

If sistray.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 50% dangerous. File size is 266,499 bytes. The program is not visible. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File sistray.exe is not a Windows core file. sistray.exe is able to record inputs.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

"SiS Tray" can run at start up. System Tray icon for SiS based graphics. Note - this resides in C:\Windows\System
"sistray" definitely not required. Added by the PROVA TROJAN!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as sistray.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the sistray.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

UNGEFÄHRLICH!!!!
MAN IN BLACK

appears to be vdu driver to correct gamma, colours etc for glass displays - made by www.sis.com

Sits in system32. Installed after clicking in fake blue mountain e-card along with ulvrsao, winverr.exe, tracerts.exe. Also, it replaces every file in the Mozilla Firefox folder for files of their. Firefox doesn't works afterwards.
Gustavo Morales

dunno, seems its linked to another program sisgrp.sys, I think it is indeed a virus
DayDreamer

cezar

it gave me a virus, dont get it!!
Michelle Seevers

Hilfsprogramm für die Konfiguration der Hardware von SIS. Wird als Symbol in der Taskleistei angezeigt (Systemtray)
Chucky

Summary: 5 users think sistray.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 5 users think sistray.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade sistray.exe ("not sure about it").

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