What is Util-Desktop.exe?
Util-Desktop.exe is digitally signed by Magic Control Technology Corp..
Util-Desktop.exe is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\DesktopUtil\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about Util-Desktop.exe.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Digital signatures [?]
Util-Desktop.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Magic Control Technology Corp. |
| Certificate issuer name | VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2009-2 CA |
| Certificate serial number | 1f87cfc65226bc3dfa8a431aecd8f9a1 |
VirusTotal report
None of the 47 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the Util-Desktop.exe file.
Folder name variants
Util-Desktop.exe may also be located in other folders than C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\DesktopUtil\. The most common variants are listed below:
- C:\Program Files\Common Files\DesktopUtil\
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | d2f6175d5993de9443791e33c28693fa |
| SHA256 | 4ddc844b6213aaa4a91402cd92882f40583bbfd5e5223edec74d60d78020a4af |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to util-desktop.exe:
util-desktop.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
util-desktop.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
util-desktop.exe has stopped working.
End Program - util-desktop.exe. This program is not responding.
util-desktop.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
util-desktop.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with the file. 81% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 99 users.
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Malware or legitimate?
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
Magic Control Technology is the package that controls a USB P&P VGA extention device that allows my PC to have a 2nd monitor without a 2nd video card.
# 16 Jan 2013, 9:22
Deb Lanasa writes
These files are part of Tritton USB/VGA video card adapters for multi-displays. I've been running this for approx 3 years and have had no problems,and deleting them makes the adapter unusable.
# 12 Apr 2013, 4:46
+Mark+ writes
Agree with the other posts. This utility is bundled with the Trigger series USB (external) video adapters. It is not essential, but it is a convenient app in your system tray to adjust screen settings.
# 25 Aug 2014, 19:58
Ed Jones writes