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

"Delayed launcher - IAStorIconLaunch.exe" is installed as part of the Intel Rapid Recovery Technology, which is used to provide the user a fast and easy method in recovering data and bring back the system to a status,

Program file information about "IAStorIconLaunch.exe":

Launching method: System Startup - Delayed launcher
Directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
File name: IAStorIconLaunch.exe
Description: Delayed launcher
Size: 54.8 KB (56,128 bytes)
Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 2:50:36 AM
Version: 1.0.0.2
Company name: Intel
System essential: No
Virus/Spyware/Adware: No

It is strongly recommended to keep "Delayed launcher - IAStorIconLaunch.exe" enabled as a startup program and leave it running all the time.

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