What does the QTTask.exe file do?
The QTTask.exe process is also known as QuickTime Task and is a part of QuickTime (Version 7). This software is produced by Apple (www.apple.com). An outdated or faulty version of QTTask.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- QuickTime Task has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- QuickTime Task has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- QTTask.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module QTTask.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about QTTask.exe QuickTime Task
QTTask.exe is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. QTTask.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 421,888 bytes (76% of all these files), 77,824 bytes as well as 6 other variants.
This process is recognizable as a window and also on the taskbar. The QTTask file is no part of Microsoft Windows. This QTTask.exe process is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: MACHINE\Run, Run).
You can use Windows Control Panel (Programs icon) to completely remove the software.
QTTask.exe is capable of track other applications.
For this reason, 15% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
- A QTTask.exe file has a 77% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows. In this case, the file size is usually 28,672 bytes (83% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 98,304 bytes. This file contains no information about the producer or the version. It is interesting to note that the file is placed in the Windows folder, even though it is not part of the operating system. This file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. The application does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. This QTTask.exe process is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: MACHINE\Run, Run). QTTask.exe is capable of track other applications.
- A QTTask.exe file has a 80% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory. In this case, the file size is usually 28,672 bytes. File properties have not been internally documented by the producer or developer. QTTask.exe is not a Windows system file, but it is nontheless located in the C:\Windows folder. This process does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. The QTTask file is not part of the Windows operating system. This QTTask program is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: MACHINE\Run, Run).
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 QTTask.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 QTTask?
| Quick Time Video Tray Icon Alex | |
| Used to Automatically Launch Quicktime Window When a .Mov Is clicked on in Web Site Belial555 | |
| it is a hijacker on some computers (further information...) ryza |
Summary: 57 users consider QTTask.exe essential and should not be removed. 10 users consider it harmless. However, 27 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 42 users have already removed QTTask.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall QuickTime
To remove QuickTime Task from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate QuickTime in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if QTTask.exe (QuickTime Task) 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 QuickTime Task. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: QuickTime Task 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 QTTask.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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