What is the startup program "Persistence Module - igfxpers.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk?

"Persistence Module - igfxpers.exe" is installed as part of the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver that provides additional configuration options. It automatically installs the boot menu, and launch each time you start your computer.

Although it is a trusted application and not malicious adware or spyware, it uses system resources and excessive memory with no benefit. Because it is not necessary for operating the computer, it can be readily removed without affecting the computer components.

Igfxpers.exe startup configuration info:

Name: Igfxpers Module
Command: C:\WINDOWS\system32\Igfxpers.exe
Location: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Registry name: Persistence

Program file information about "Igfxpers.exe":

Launching method: System Startup - persistence Module
Directory: C:\Windows\System32
File name: Igfxpers.exe
Description: persistence Module
Size: 431 KB (441,888 bytes)
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012, 1:12:32 AM
Version: 8.15.10.2849
Company name: Intel
System essential: No
Virus/Spyware/Adware: No

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