Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner

The Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner is a Trojan that is used to take over a victim's computer, imposing upon the infected computer's resources to mine cryptocurrency. There are several ways in which the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner can be installed onto the victims' computers. Computer users have reported becoming infected with the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner after downloading a plug-in or a patch for a computer game. Once the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner has been installed, it will run on the infected computer and will not stop running, and the computer users may not be able to stop the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner memory process from running on the infected computer. Computer users have reported that, when attempting to remove the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner, a message reading 'Access Denied' will appear on their computers. Computer users have reported trying to start up their computers in Safe Mode, as well as other methods, but it is clear that the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner requires special measures to be removed. The Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner is rarely installed by itself. Computer users have reported that they also may be affected by numerous adware or Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) components.

Why You should be Worried about the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner’s Presence on Your Machine

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are mined by using a computer processing power to run algorithms. However, mining this currency kind requires the use of significant processing power and resources. Cybercrooks will often bypass these requirements by taking over the computer users' PCs and using their resources to mine these currencies automatically. Once the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner has been installed on the affected computer, it will use the affected computer's resources to mine the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner, making the affected computer to run slowly, freeze frequently, and crash due to the high use of the infected computer's resources.

How the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner may be Installed on the Victims’ Computers

The Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner may be installed without the computer user's knowledge. In many cases, the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner will be installed in combination with free software downloaded online, often disguised as a legitimate file. In the case of the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner, it may be delivered as a fake plug-in for a computer game. The Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner will run in the background, not alerting the victim of the attack. When the victim installs a program, the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner may be installed without the computer user's knowledge.

Symptoms of the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner Infections

If the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner is installed on your computer, there are numerous symptoms that will appear. The most common symptom of the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner is an abnormally high usage of the affected computer's CPU resources. Another common symptom is the affected machine overheating and having a bad performance. If your computer is overheating and presenting similar symptoms frequently, then it is very likely that a parasite like the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner has been installed, and it will be necessary to use a trustworthy security program that is fully up-to-date to perform a full scan of the infected computer. A security program may be capable of removing an Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner infection. However, it may be necessary to take extra steps, such as starting up Windows using Safe Mode or from an alternative boot method.

Some of the symptoms that have been associated with the Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner include:

• The Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner may cause the victim's CPU to overheat frequently.
• The Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner may cause the affected computers to run slowly.
• The Igfxmtc.exe CPU Miner may cause programs to start up slowly or fail to start up.
• Computer users may struggle to browse the Web or use software on the infected computer effectively.
• Affected computers may run erratically and become unstable, crashing frequently or shutting down unexpectedly.