QTTask.exe

QuickTime Task

QTTask.exe. What is it?

The QTTask.exe is a QuickTime Task.

This file is part of QuickTime. QTTask.exe is developed by Apple Computer, Inc. QTTask.exe is usually located in the %PROGRAM_FILES% sub-folder and its usual size is 37,480 bytes.

Qttask.exe is basically a task scheduler that helps to start Quick Time from system tray. Most of the times this file may creates problem by changing the display settings. It can be disabled using msconfig utility running from the startup. Sometimes system takes longer time to get ready after start-up and removing qttask.exe from start-up process can increase the speed.

Important: malware can mask itself as QTTask.exe.

Recommendation

Although qttask.exe is a safe file, but be careful while downloading it from third party vendors. There are many suspicious files exist over the Internet that are actually viruses.

Details

Author: Apple Computer, Inc.Part Of: QuickTimeCommon path(s): subfolder %PROGRAM_FILES%

Checks

Malware risk: Scan your PC for viruses and Trojans
Some viruses infect computers while disguised in the form of legitimate files, like QTTask.exe. Run an antivirus scan to ensure your PC is clean and safe. Registry Errors: Free scan (run Registry Cleaner)Uninstallation: N/A Uninstall (run Unistall Manager)Disk & Memory Usage: N/A Free scan (run Task Manager)