vtserver.exe
vtserver.exe
Process name: Passport Server Module
Application using this process: IBM fingerprint autentication software
File location: C:\Program Files\Common Files\virtual token
Recommended: Check your system for vtserver.exe problems
What is vtserver.exe doing on my computer?
vtserver.exe is a Passport Server Module from UPEK Inc. belonging to IBM fingerprint autentication software
Non-system processes like vtserver.exe originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the Passport Server Module process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The vtserver.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software IBM fingerprint autentication software on your PC, the commands contained in vtserver.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Passport Server Module process (also called a task).
Is vtserver.exe harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The vtserver.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\virtual token. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove vtserver.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
vtserver.exe is used by 'IBM fingerprint autentication software'. This is an application created by 'UPEK Inc.'.
If you no longer use IBM fingerprint autentication software, you can permanently remove this software and thus vtserver.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find IBM fingerprint autentication software in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is vtserver.exe CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is vtserver.exe giving me errors?
Most vtserver issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the UPEK Inc. website for the latest IBM fingerprint autentication software update.
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