Is the file IAStorIcon.exe a virus?

IAStorIcon.exe is a file of Intel's Rapid Storage Technology (RST) software. IAStorIcon stands for Intel Array Storage Technology Icon Service.

This EXE file is in the Windows taskbar along with the clock and other items in the notification area. This file launches with Windows by default and will display notifications regarding storage devices connected to the computer. When selected, the Intel Rapid Storage Technology tool will open.

Unlike some files needed for Windows to remain stable, IAStorIcon.exe can often stop without causing problems for the system. If IAStorIcon.exe is using too much memory or CPU, you may see an error related to IAStorIcon.exe or if you suspect that the IAStorIcon.exe file is running is fake and could be a virus or malware , please close this file.

Is IAStorIcon.exe a virus?

It is quite easy to determine if IAStorIcon.exe is dangerous. The most important thing to check is the location and file name.

Errors related to IAStorIcon.exe like this can be displayed if the file is infected with a virus:

1. 'IAStorIcon has stopped working' . (IAStorIcon has stopped working).
2. 'IAStorIcon.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close' . (IAStorIcon.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close).
3. 'Access violation at address <> in module IAStorIcon.exe. Read of address <> ' . (Access violation at address <> in IAStorIcon.exe module. Read address <>.)
4. 'Không tìm thấy IAStorIcon.exe' . (Cannot find IAStorIcon.exe).

Where is IAStorIcon.exe stored?

Is the IAStorIcon.exe file in the correct directory? Intel installs it in the following location by default:

 %ProgramFiles%IntelIntel(R) Rapid Storage Technology 

Here's how to check:

1. Open Task Manager ( Ctrl + Shift + Esc is the fastest way to open Task Manager).

2. Locate IAStorIcon.exe in the Details tab .

3. Right-click the file and select Open file location .

4. In that directory, there is not only IAStorIcon.exe but also some DLL files and many other similar names such as IAStorIconLaunch.exe and IAStorUI.exe.

5. If you see the above files in the correct directory, that IAStorIcon.exe file is not fake.

Repeat the above steps for all files that IAStorIcon.exe is running in Task Manager. Usually there will only be one run in Task Manager. So if there are multiple IAStorIcon.exe files running at the same time, determine where the open files come from, then find out what the real file is.

Spell check

It seems easy to detect an incorrectly spelled IAStorIcon.exe file but in reality it is not an easy task. Sometimes, capitalized letters L and L often look exactly the same, so malicious programs often use that to trick you into believing that a file is not fake.

Here are a few examples of IAStorIcon.exe file names that are misspelled:

1. LAStorIcon.exe
2. IAStorIcon.exe
3. IAStoreIcon.exe
4. iAStorIcon.exe

If necessary, copy the file name into the capitalization conversion tool to lowercase. That can help check if the files are fake.

How to delete the fake IAStorIcon.exe file

The fake IAStorIcon.exe file should be deleted immediately. If you can't find the EXE file running in the Intel installation directory and especially if its name is misspelled, you need to delete the file from your computer.

There are several ways to scan your computer and find malware, but before you start, there are a few more things to try to save time. They may even be necessary for the virus cleaner to actually delete IAStorIcon.exe completely.

1. Try deleting the IAStorIcon EXE file manually. Simply select the file and press the Delete key on the keyboard or right-click the file to find the Delete option.

2. To make sure you find every version of the fake file on your computer, use the file search tool, such as Everything.

3. If a display error on IAStorIcon.exe is locked, try a file unlocker, such as LockHunter, to free the file, then try to delete it again.

4. Run an antivirus program such as Malwarebytes or McAfee's Stinger program (portable version) to remove IAStorIcon.exe virus.

5. Use an antivirus program often used to scan threats related to IAStorIcon.exe. Using many tools to check is definitely a must.

6. Remove IAStorIcon.exe virus using a bootable antivirus program if you think the above methods are not enough. These programs are very useful because they run before Windows starts, which means they also run before IAStorIcon.exe is started and more effective in removing a stubborn virus.

Prevent IAStorIcon.exe from starting with Windows

If the IAStorIcon.exe file is verified harmlessly, but you don't really need to use this tool from Intel or IAStorIcon.exe to use a lot of CPU or RAM resources, you can disable it to start with Windows. To do that, you need to edit the boot option IAStorIcon.exe.

There are several ways to change which programs start with Windows, but the easiest way is to use Task Manager or System Configuration.

Hope you are succesful.