The sdtrayapp.exe process is also known as Spyware Doctor or Spyware Doctor Tray. This program was developed by PC Tools. The Spyware Doctor Tray is an antispyware that helps in tracking various possible threats that inhabits in a computer system. It also functions to detect and remove or stop malicious virus and spyware attacks. This program file is also able to work without interfering the user’s business in a computer, thus, it runs on backgrounds. It is also able to download the newest and latest updates on software and can schedule scanning time. Upon use, the Spyware Doctor Tray automatically disables or removes computer infections. This will ensure the user to successfully install and run programs without having to be troubled for further software and application infections. Other features of the Spyware Doctor Tray include safeguarding the system from a spyware and other forms of PC viruses, stops new threats immediately, and display website safety ratings right in a user’s search results.
How can I stop sdtrayapp.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. sdtrayapp.exe. is used by Spyware Doctor Tray, If you shut down sdtrayapp.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop sdtrayapp.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Spyware Doctor Tray, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Spyware Doctor Tray, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is sdtrayapp.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if sdtrayapp.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if sdtrayapp.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that sdtrayapp.exe, belongs to, in this case Spyware Doctor Tray