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What does the ioloSSTray.exe file do?

The ioloSSTray.exe process is also known as iolo System Shield Tray Notifier or, as the case may be, ioloSSTray and is a part of System Mechanic (Version 11 Professional, 14 Professional) or, as the case may be, iolo technologies' System Shield. This software is produced by iolo technologies (www.iolo.com). An outdated or faulty version of ioloSSTray.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:

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What you should know about ioloSSTray.exe iolo System Shield Tray Notifier

ioloSSTray.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. The file ioloSSTray.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 1,437,896 bytes (14% of all these files), 6,134,064 bytes as well as 5 other variants.
The program appears as a small tray icon. You will find it on the Windows taskbar next to the clock. If you don't see the tray icon, click the white (<) symbol. The original file is digitally signed. Check your file. IoloSSTray.exe does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. The producer of the file is registered with a certificate authority. This confirms the genuineness of the file. IoloSSTray.exe is capable of log keyboard entries, supervise programs, Change the behavior of other applications as well as connect to the Internet. For this reason, 10% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.

If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves ioloSSTray.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.

What do other computer users say about ioloSSTray?

The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.

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How to uninstall System Mechanic or iolo technologies' System Shield

To remove iolo System Shield Tray Notifier from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.

  1. Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
  2. Type 'uninstall'.
  3. Click Add or remove programs.
  4. Now locate System Mechanic or iolo technologies' System Shield in the list of displayed applications.
  5. Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
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How to check if ioloSSTray.exe (iolo System Shield Tray Notifier) was uninstalled completely

After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of iolo System Shield Tray Notifier. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: iolo System Shield Tray Notifier or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.

Last but not least

If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or ioloSSTray.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.

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