The file icon6560581611.exe is also known as PGPtray.exe, which is the tray icon that comes with PGP Desktop. PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) Desktop is a data encryption and decryption program that provides cryptographic privacy and authentication for data communication. This whole suite of encryption applications protects the confidentiality of data stored in a computer disk when it is not active, and provides pre-boot authentication using a passphrase to unlock an encrypted disk. PGP encryption employs a serial combination of hashing, symmetric-key cryptography, file compression, and public-key cryptography. The combined symmetric key and public key encryptions enable users of PGP to send messages confidentially through a system where only the receiver can decrypt the session key. PGP Desktop supports message authentication and integrity checking, and can be used on laptop and desktop computers as well as USB or other external drives.
How can I stop icon6560581611.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. icon6560581611.exe. is used by PGP Desktop, If you shut down icon6560581611.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop icon6560581611.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is PGP Desktop, 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 PGP Desktop, 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 icon6560581611.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 icon6560581611.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if icon6560581611.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 icon6560581611.exe, belongs to, in this case PGP Desktop