Windows is an easy-to-use operating system for which many hardworking software processes automatically run in the background.
Here’s a look at the IGFXEM module, what it does, and how to disable it if the need arises.
What is the IGFXEM module?
The Intel Graphics Execution Manager, or IGFXEM for short, is a background process that runs to support Intel integrated GPU drivers. Some Nvidia and AMD graphics card drivers also use IGFXEM.
When you change your display properties, such as your screen resolution, the Display control panel module acts as a middleman between the operating system and your GPU hardware. After restarting your PC, the module keeps those settings in place so that you don’t have to.
igfxem.exe is Intel’s main control module for their graphics cards. This Intel module sits between the Intel Graphics card and the Windows OS. This program allows you to rotate the screen, modify keyboard settings, along with several other important Intel graphic card features.
When a process works with other modules to keep your PC’s graphics card running, it can sometimes end up using far too many system resources. You can force stop it if you find it causing problems.
How to verify if the IGFXEM module process is genuine?
The process is designed by Intel, but digitally signed by Microsoft, which indicates it’s genuine.
Although many programs can be set to run silently in the background, you can check the legitimacy of these tasks by following the steps below.
Step 1
Go to the task manager and find the IGFXEM process. Right-click on it and select properties.
Step 2
Click the Digital Signatures tab and check out the Name of signature field.
How to fix IGFXEM module?
If the IGFXEM application is using too many system resources, follow these steps to fix the problem.
Scan for malware
Scanning for malware and removing any found may help get rid of the issue. Often, malware can hog up your PC’s resources under the pretext of a Windows process.
Force stop the IGFXEM module
While you’re not supposed to, you can force quit the module to save system resources. However, this is likely to cause some glitches in the display.
To disable the process, follow these steps:
Step 1
Click the Windows key + X to open the quick access menu. Select Task Manager.
Step 2
Find the IGFXEM module by right-clicking it, and choose End Task from the shortcut menu.
Update your GPU drivers
If you have outdated GPU drivers, this error may occur. While it’s important to keep all your drivers updated, pay special attention to the display drivers if you see this error message.
Step 1
To manage devices on your computer, click the Windows button at the bottom left of the screen. Right click start and select Device Manager from the menu.
Step 2
Find your graphics card under Display Adaptors, right-click on it, and then click Update Drivers.
Step 3
Click to automatically search for drivers. Windows will find the latest drivers for your graphics card.
If you still have the IGFXEM module error, there are steps you can take to fix it. You can uninstall your graphics card, restart your PC, and then update the drivers. Another option is to remove your graphics card and reinsert it.
Run an SFC scan
If your computer seems to be exhibiting strange behavior, there is a good chance that its hard drive is crowded with corrupt files. Here’s how you can locate and remove those files, which may help fix the issue.
Step 1
To open Windows PowerShell, press the Windows key + S, type powershell, and then press Enter.
Step 2
Type scannow to scan your system for issues.
Step 3
To resolve any problems in an SFC scan, use the following command.
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