how to identify source of system tray icon?

[itfellow]

Hey all,

This seems like it should be easy, but I can't seem to find it. I've got an icon in the system tray and I'd like to identify the source program for it (I suspect it might be a malware type of thing). How do I find out which processes/programs are running which icons?

 

[RMGBELGIUM]

install a proggie called "prcview".It can show you all the paths to the processes that are running.Then you will be able to tell what doesn't belong there and what does.

http://www.prcview.com

rgds,

R.

 

[Pleonasm]

The free Process Explorer utility (

http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/ProcessExplorer.html)

not only displays the running processes, but also shows the icon (if any) associated with each. That information should assist you in your quest.

 

[linney]

Have you any further information available by passing the mouse cursor over the icon or looking at the icon list in the Taskbar/ Properties/ Hide inactive icons/ Customize?

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