The process igdkmd64.sys is also known as the Intel Graphic Kernel Mode Driver and it is owned by the Intel Corporation. This process is a Windows driver; it is a small software program that enables the computer system to communicate with connected devices and hardware. It has direct access to the internals of the user’s computer system and the like. The process can be initialized and ended from the services in the Control Panel or using other programs. It contains no visible window; the service contains no detailed description. It is also not a Windows system file. It is reported that the file no longer exists, though it has the technical security rating of 31% dangerous, which made it relatively safe to be operated within the computer system. The user could enable and disable the process according to his or her desires. The process should not be terminated as it may present errors when running the user’s computer system.
How can I stop igdkmd64.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. igdkmd64.sys. is used by Intel Graphic Kernel Mode Driver, If you shut down igdkmd64.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop igdkmd64.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Intel Graphic Kernel Mode Driver, 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.
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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 Intel Graphic Kernel Mode Driver, 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 igdkmd64.sys 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 igdkmd64.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if igdkmd64.sys. 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 igdkmd64.sys, belongs to, in this case Intel Graphic Kernel Mode Driver