Dltray.exe: What is it & Should You Remove it?

This file is associated with Acronis DeviceLock software

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dltray exe

Many users reported dltray.exe on their PC, and since they are not familiar with the file, they suspect that it might be harmful. In this guide, we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about this file.

What is dltray.exe and should I remove it?

What is dltray.exe?

This file seems to be associated with DeviceLock software. This software is owned by Acronis, and it’s used to prevent data loss and theft in companies by enforcing certain security policies.

The dltray.exe is likely associated with the tray icon that is used by this software.

Is dltray.exe safe?

Yes, this file should be perfectly safe if it comes from a legitimate source. If you have Acronis DeviceLock software installed, it’s rather likely that you have the legitimate version of the file.

You can always check the publisher of the file by doing the following:

  1. Locate dltray.exe on your PC.
  2. Right-click it and choose Properties.
    properties context menu
  3. Go to the Details tab and check if the information mentions Acronis.
    details tab
  4. Lastly, go to Digital Signatures and ensure that the file is properly signed by Acronis.

Is dltray.exe malware?

No, if this file isn’t malicious, however, you can always scan it by doing the following:

  1. Right-click the file and choose Show more options.
     show more options context menu
  2. Next, select Scan with Microsoft Defender.
    scan with Microsoft Defender context menu
  3. Wait for the scan to finish.

If you’re using a different antivirus software, the process will be different.

Should I remove dltray.exe?

If you have Acronis DeviceLock installed, you should keep this file on your PC since the application relies on it.

If you never used this software before and you don’t have it, you can go ahead and remove the file.

As you can see dltray.exe is in most cases perfectly safe to use since it’s a part of Acronis DeviceLock software.

Many users also noticed Wscript.exe and Openwith.exe on their devices, and we covered these two files in separate guides, so don’t miss them.

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Milan Stanojevic

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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He's a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology. Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he's one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.